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The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to tackle Q fever bacteria from imported goats. To protect public health, DOH is rolling out an assessment of risks to human health status. Q fever, attributed to the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, is a disease found in animals that can be transmitted to humans. This collaboration highlights the critical need for joint efforts in managing diseases that affect both humans and animals.

Malaysia has been grappling with an outbreak of leptospirosis. This bacterial infection, although not new to the region, has resurfaced with alarming vigour, raising concerns among health authorities and the general public alike.

A slipped disc is when a soft cushion between the bones of the spine pushes out. The centre of the…

Rhabdomyolysis is the term used to describe a condition occurring due to direct or indirect muscle injuries. The term means…