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THE HEALTH | JANUARY-FEBRUARY , 2022

TheTeam

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Editorial Department

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CONTENTS

p04-06 & p08 Local News
• Caring Pharmacy moves into Indonesia
• Premium paid for Sinovac due to delays by Pharmaniaga
• Duopharma bags RM375m govt contract
• Providing relief for flood victims
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Life ’ s early lessons It ’ s crucial to explain the treatment plan to patients from Day One

MultiMedia

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Quick recovery Current circumcision methods make the procedure painless and provide a quicker recovery
Maez Kong Mei Sim
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p09 Foreign News
• Large biopharma companies have US $ 1.7T dealmaking firepower
p10-12 Cover Story Powering healthcare with 5G Healthcare industry and ecosystem will be more connected , intelligent and efficient , but there will be many hurdles to overcome first
• Rise of automation and connectivity
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Safety and performance assurance Material testing is critical in the verification process as patient safety is crucial in the medical device sector
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Gateway to Southeast Asia Selangor International Expo ( Medic ) features prominently at SIBS 2021
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Steering Selangor ’ s vaccination programme Selgate Healthcare has been supporting the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme
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Diabetes mellitus risk of sepsis ! A simple wound on the foot of a diabetic patient can lead to multiple complications