Do more to protect children
I READ with concern the statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr…
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Conferment of Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Sham Kasim
Congratulations from the Malaysian Paediatric Association to Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Sham Kasim!
Why are so many Malaysian children drowning in hotel swimming pools and theme parks? ~ Amar-Singh HSS
Drowning is a major cause of death in children in Malaysia; ranking second, after road traffic injuries, for children aged…
Compulsory vaccination for newborns being considered
THE Health Ministry is considering making vaccination for newborns compulsory following the return of preventable diseases such as tuberculosis (TB).…
RM60mil for pneumococcal vaccination programme ‘a real investment in public health’, say experts
The RM60mil allocation for pneumococcal vaccine to be included into the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) marks the end of the…