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Treatment Continues Despite Insulin Supply Issues

Aug 23, 2024

The treatment of diabetes in government health facilities will not be affected, despite a recent insulin supply disruption.

The Health Ministry explained that the disruption was due to production issues at a local supplier's facility.

It also assured that out of 41 medications used for diabetes treatment here, only insulin is facing supply problems.

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There is a blurry vision problem among KL schoolchildren.

The Federal Territories Ministry says more than half of primary school students screened in a recent eye health program in the city were found to be affected.

The ministry adds that the student’s learning might be affected if the problem isn't addressed soon.

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The Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia says the injured Palestinians who were brought into the country recently are only here for treatment.

He told NST that they will return to Palestine, if the border is open, once their treatment is complete.

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The Immigration Department will increase the frequency of work rotations for its officers, especially those on duty at the country’s entry points, as part of efforts to curb corruption.

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The Foreign Ministry has reminded Malaysians in Russia to stay safe in light of the recent drone attacks in Moscow, and the fighting in the Kursk region.

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Thailand has confirmed its first case of a new, potentially deadlier strain of Mpox, making it the first case of the variant in Asia, and second outside of Africa.