infectious diseases Archives

15 June 2026

Letter

The Pandemic Time Bomb: Why Ebola, H5N1, Nipah, And Hantavirus Are Warning Us Now — Assoc Prof Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam

Preparedness is often criticised as expensive until an outbreak escapes; then it becomes the cheapest investment the world failed to make.

11 June 2026

Letter

Metagenomic Sequencing: The Diagnostic Leap Malaysia Must Take To Combat Superbugs And The Next Pandemic — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Prof Azizi Haji Omar & Dr Nur Abdul Karim

It is time for Malaysia's health care sector to look to the UK and adopt metagenomic sequencing as a national standard.

4 June 2026

Letter

Stop Normalising Chickenpox: It’s Time Children Got The Full Shot — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

A preventable illness that hospitalises healthy children, devastates pregnant women, and kills immunocompromised kids is not harmless. It is a public health failure.

6 April 2026

Malaysia

First Sarawakian Woman Elected Malaysian Society Of Parasitology And Tropical Medicine President

Adela's election places her at the head of a national scientific society at a time when Malaysia continues to strengthen research capability, public health preparedness and international scientific visibility.

25 March 2026

World

How Mathematical Modelling Can Save Lives Of TB Patients

By using real world data, mathematical models can help policymakers reach patients who would benefit most from an intervention, and better identify their needs.

24 March 2026

Letter

Understanding The UK Meningitis B Outbreak — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Husna Musa & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

We must push for the licensing of the MenB vaccine to ensure Malaysia is protected against this devastating but preventable disease.

5 March 2026

Letter

Why Malaysia Must Use AI To Strengthen TB Control — Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi

A USM senior lecturer urges Malaysia to use artificial intelligence to strengthen tuberculosis control. AI could detect TB earlier, predict hotspots, and improve treatment adherence, though challenges like fragmented data and limited capacity remain.

24 February 2026

Letter

Tuberculosis Data Should Guide Our Response And Diffuse Alarm — FPMPAM

FPMPAM says a rise in TB notifications does not mean uncontrolled spread, but may reflect improved detection after screening. FPMPAM urges focus on early diagnosis and treatment completion, with better coordination across sectors to control transmission.

23 February 2026

World

How Floods And Landslides Are Triggering Deadly Diseases In Indonesia

Flooding, building debris, and damaged drainage systems are creating new breeding sites for mosquitoes and flies. Implementing targeted vector surveillance, enhancing emergency drainage systems, and maintaining effective waste management can help.

11 February 2026

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Battle With Tuberculosis Continues: How To Stay Safe And Protected

By focusing on advanced diagnostics, adherence to treatment, and preventive measures, we can significantly curb the spread of TB.

Tag: infectious diseases

The Pandemic Time Bomb: Why Ebola, H5N1, Nipah, And Hantavirus Are Warning Us Now — Assoc Prof Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam

Metagenomic Sequencing: The Diagnostic Leap Malaysia Must Take To Combat Superbugs And The Next Pandemic — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Prof Azizi Haji Omar & Dr Nur Abdul Karim

Stop Normalising Chickenpox: It’s Time Children Got The Full Shot — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

First Sarawakian Woman Elected Malaysian Society Of Parasitology And Tropical Medicine President

How Mathematical Modelling Can Save Lives Of TB Patients

Understanding The UK Meningitis B Outbreak — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Husna Musa & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

Why Malaysia Must Use AI To Strengthen TB Control — Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi

Tuberculosis Data Should Guide Our Response And Diffuse Alarm — FPMPAM

How Floods And Landslides Are Triggering Deadly Diseases In Indonesia

Malaysia’s Battle With Tuberculosis Continues: How To Stay Safe And Protected

Ministers, Officials Go Around The World On 50 Trips In 50 Days

Governor: Bank Negara Mandated To Protect Insurance Industry

Insurers Question ‘Excessive’ Private Health Screenings, Procedures, Hospitalisations

The Corporate Scalpel: How Malaysia’s Private Hospitals Are Quietly Reshaping The Fight Against NCDs — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

Plague On Both Your Houses: MPs Slam Insurers, Private Hospitals