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Swine flu

A(H1N1): Still under control

By Dr David KL Quek

August 21, 2009

WHAT are the current and potential problems doctors might be facing in combating the spread of the swine flu? It would be good if every doctor kept a constant and close tab on the H1N1 pandemic, and remained fully aware of the developments and changes, which are evolving daily. Logging on to the internet regularly […]

A(H1N1): “No need to panic”

By Dr Ng Swee Choon

August 20, 2009

THERE has been much alarm over the rising number of cases and the fatality rate of the A(H1N1) virus, and rightly so, because the A(H1N1) is infectious. Unfortunately, 67 have already died in Malaysia. But if you were to be objective, 67 deaths, out of a possible 70,000 to 80,000 cases, amounts to a death […]

The homophobic media

By Zedeck Siew

August 19, 2009

FOR the past week or so, a Bernama news article entitled Unconventional Methods To Prevent Influenza has been making its rounds on the internet. The reason? It quotes one Dr V M Palaniappan as claiming that masturbation and “homosexual activities” increase the likelihood of swine flu infection. Apparently, such acts cause the body to develop […]

Dengue: Private doctors must protect themselves

By Deborah Loh

June 17, 2009

PETALING JAYA, 17 June 2009: The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Association of Malaysia (FPMPAM) is urging all private clinics to report even suspected cases of dengue to the nearest District Health Office. “This is best so that doctors will not be exposed to the very severe consequences in the form of a fine, jail […]

M’sia remains on high alert for influenza A (H1N1) (Updated 6.16pm)

May 21, 2009

JOHOR BARU, 21 May 2009: The government will remain on high alert for influenza A(H1N1) even though the country has been declared free of local transmission of the virus. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that checks at entry points would continue, especially on those arriving from affected countries such as the United States. […]

No local infection of H1N1 virus

May 20, 2009

PUTRAJAYA, 20 May 2009: Malaysia is free of local transmission of influenza A (H1N1) virus as there had been no contagion among those who had been in contact with the two infected patients, said Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican. He said all 222 people, who had been placed under home quarantine […]

Six quarantined for suspected flu infection

May 19, 2009

KUANTAN, 19 May 2009: Six people, two of them tourists from Sweden, are under quarantine in Pahang since 13 May for suspected Influenza A (H1N1) infection, Pahang Health Committee chairperson Datuk Hoh Khai Mun said today. He said the couple from Sweden had been quarantined at a hotel in the Jerantut district while a family […]

Remaining passengers told to seek treatment (Updated)

May 19, 2009

Updated 2.33pm, 19 May 2009 SEPANG, 19 May 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today urged passengers onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH091 and AirAsia flight AK5358 to come forward and seek treatment. “I hope that those who were on the two flights will come forward for treatment for their own safety and health,” […]

Three passengers negative for H1N1 virus (Updated 6.17pm)

May 18, 2009

Updated 6.17pm, 18 May 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2009: Three passengers on the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH091 from Newark, New Jersey to KLIA via Sweden on 13 May, who were having fever had been tested negative for the H1N1 virus.  The three passengers were a woman, who was quarantined at the Sultanah Aminah […]

M’sia to be free of local H1N1 transmission on 20 May

May 18, 2009

PUTRAJAYA, 18 May 2009: Malaysia can be declared free of local transmission of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus in two days if there are no local cases detected during the period, Deputy Health Director-General Datuk Dr Ramlee Rahmat said. He said the calculation was based on the virus’ incubation period, which is seven days from […]

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