11 February 2026
By focusing on advanced diagnostics, adherence to treatment, and preventive measures, we can significantly curb the spread of TB.
Tag: infectious diseases
5 February 2025
Recent viral outbreaks such as HMPV highlight the need for routine surveillance, effective risk communication and boosting health care infrastructure.
27 January 2025
HMPV infections can look like other lung illnesses and it can be hard to make a correct diagnosis.
24 December 2024
The Malaysian Bar slams the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Act 2024, citing excessive fines and jail terms, potential arbitrary detention, and "what is effectively a form of arrest under the guise of public health measures".
27 August 2024
Letter
Key Differences Between Mpox And Covid-19 — Dr Lim Say Hiang, Dr Lim Yin Cheng & Prof Dr Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki
Key differences between Mpox and Covid include incubation period (Mpox: 3-17 days. Covid: average 6 days) and transmission mode (Mpox: close contact with infectious rash, scab, or bodily fluids; prolonged face-to-face contact. Covid: respiratory droplets).
23 August 2024
While the Indo-Pacific has been one of the regions least affected by mpox in the past, that could change if the virus spreads unchecked.