TWO years ago on Jan 12, 2020, Chinese scientists shared the genomic sequence of the virus that was causing a large outbreak of severe pneumonia in Wuhan. This enabled the development of diagnostic PCR (polymerase chain reaction) kits and a race to develop a vaccine against the disease. On the back of decades of research…
Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Paediatrician Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Paediatric Cardiologist Asst Prof Mohammad Farhan Rusli, Public Health Physician 11 January 2022 The bulk and thrust of the concerns of the signatories (Concerned Malaysian Medical Practitioners) of the letter to the Prime Minister, Health Minister and Majlis Keselamatan Negara revolves around the association of the…
COVID-19 Pandemic Presidency Dear Esteemed Friends and Colleagues, Greetings and hope all are in good health! COVID-19 Pandemic The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic hit us in early 2020, soon after my presidency began. The early phases of the pandemic were periods of much uncertainty and fear, with multiple rounds of movement control orders and lockdowns,…
Only vaccination, and risk communication and data transparency receive “Good” scores. I was planning to have a quiet Christmas and year-end. I have written more than 40 articles on the Covid-19 pandemic since January 2020, had numerous media interviews, and worked on many statements with the Malaysian Health Coalition (MHC) and other groups. I needed…
As vaccines for children are only expected to be available at the end of June 2022, health experts warn of difficult months ahead as the young ones continue to be vulnerable to Covid-19. Consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar-Singh HSS said if the country does not move to vaccinate its population of five to 11 years…
If you notice that your adolescent child appears smaller or shorter than his or her peers, then he or she may be going through linear growth faltering – an abnormally slow rate of gain in a child’s height or length that can lead to more serious growth issues like stunting. Although the stunting rate among…
Vaccinating children will benefit the larger society and reduce the spread of Covid-19, minimising breakthrough infections and serious illness in vulnerable adults. Many parents were dismayed by the recent announcement by health minister Khairy Jamaluddin that vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 years will only arrive at the end of June 2022. This means that children…
CHILDREN have a right to understand the nature of infectious diseases. But as adults, we have a responsibility to educate them on the possible risks of a disease and protect them from distress by optimising our knowledge, capabilities and resources. There are ways to talk to children to help limit their fears and address their…
COVID-19, Lockdowns, Uncertain Times and The Impact… Dear Esteemed Friends and Colleagues, Greetings and hope all are in good health! After more than 1 year of lockdowns and social distancing, we all need some social activities to remain sane and healthy. The next MPA annual congress would be the 11th Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society…
