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Malaysian Health Minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad (Photo: Bernama)

Malaysia stays vigilant against monkeypox outbreak

Various prevention measures against monkeypox (mpox) have been put in place although Malaysia has recorded no new cases since December last year, according to Health Minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Ministry urges tighter supervision of monkeypox at border gates

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has requested increased monitoring to detect suspected monkeypox cases at border gates and proactive surveillance in healthcare facilities after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) amid the potential risk of disease spread.

Vietnam among seven countries selected to research M72 vaccine against TB

Vietnam among seven countries selected to research M72 vaccine against TB

Vietnam is one of seven countries selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to conduct research on the M72 tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, given the fact that they have a high tuberculosis burden, according to Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Binh Hoa, Deputy Director of the Central Lung Hospital and deputy head of the Executive Board of the National TB Programme.
Cambodia logs 12 cases of monkeypox

Cambodia logs 12 cases of monkeypox

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health on February 15 issued a press release confirming the diagnosis of monkeypox on a man in Phnom Penh, the fourth case since February 11 and the 12th since July 2022.