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The Health | april, 2020 TheTeam EL Law Executive Director [email protected] Kay Mathy Publisher [email protected] Law Beng Chee CEO/Editor-in-chief [email protected] Editorial Department Johnson Fernandez Managing Editor [email protected] Charles Raj Editorial Consultant [email protected] Contents 02 04-05 Dhiya Camilia Rezali Kirthini K. Kumaran Writer [email protected] Writer [email protected]. a.azam Creative Director [email protected] Sharifah Zulaikha Syed Amali Sub-Editor [email protected] Meena Kumari M. Nair Corporate Communications Manager [email protected] Manvikram creates history with award • USM-Merican Mobile Clinic • Talian Kasih 15999 is now a toll-free service • 2.5 Million doses of polio vaccines to curb polio outbreak in Sabah • UMSC's multifaceted approach to reducing pain • Covid-19 sharing 06-07 Boycott unhygienic eateries • Johor, Selangor enforce smoking ban • Export boost for Malaysian Healthcare travel exporters at Arab Health Expo • Healthcare travel promotion despite Covid-19 • Malaysia's first 5G-connected 13 Sales & Marketing Department Gamma Knife treatment gaining popularity There has been increased demand for Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery since 2014 when it was introduced in Malaysia • MenCare, a project to get men more involved with breast cancer Sahana Media Consultant [email protected] IT & Website Support 14-16 Ariel Chew [email protected] Publishing Permit No: PP19292/03/2018 (034850) Published by: Revon Media Sdn Bhd Revongen Corporation Centre Level 17, Top Glove Tower, No.16, Persiaran Setia Dagang, Setia Alam, Seksyen U13, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.  Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Printed by: Percetakan Osacar Sdn. Bhd. No. 16, Jalan IDA 1A, Industri Desa Aman, Kepong, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Disclaimer: The content of this publication aims to inform and educate the public on health issues, developments and news, both locally and globally. In addition to our editorial team, we also invite distinguished medical practitioners and other experts to contribute articles on their respective fields of expertise. The information contained in this publication is for general information only, and readers should always seek independent, professional advice and consultation where appropriate. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the content is correct, the publisher and editors of The HEALTH will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from reliance upon any information in this publication, including products and services advertised. Unauthorised reproduction of this publication is strictly prohibited, in whole or in part, without the written consent by the publisher. Statements and opinions expressed by writers, contributors and advertisers are not necessarily those of the editors or publisher. 08-09 Price hikes across the industry in 2020 On average, the increases came in at 5.1% • Big tech's here to stay • Nurturing biosimilar for success 10-12 Resilient amidst a crisis The world’s largest glove manufacturer is expanding production to meet surging demand • Staying healthy and wealthy 17 18-19 20-21 An alarmning rise in kidney disease patients However, the introduction of biosimilar products can bring some cost relief to many of these patients • Physical activity will help prevent kidney disease • Biosimilars a timely boost for kidney patients • Duopharma sets frontier for biosimilars • Early screening vital in treating kidney diseasec Infographics Malaysia must prepare for local transmission The infection of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) seems to be under control for Malaysia for a questionable reason but Malaysi a must be prepared for local transmission possibilities • Prevention is better than cure The Corona-Beer or Japanese car? The world economy looks set to be badly affected • Covid-19 global panic