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THE HEALTH | MARCH-APRIL , 2022

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CONTENTS

P04-06 Local News
• Pharmaniaga misrepresented Sinovac-Pfizer combo , says MoH
• Duopharma Biotech reports higher 4Q 2021 revenue
• ProtectHealth ’ s Immunisation programme for kids
P07 Foreign News
• Intellect ’ s US $ 10m funding deal
• GenScript ’ s state-of-art manufacturing facility in Singapore
• Shedding light on antibioticsassociated diarrhea
P08-13 Cover Story
• Fasting during Ramadan boosts health and wellbeing However , when making changes and adjustments to your medication regimen , there are a few things to keep in mind
• Health remains the top priority when fasting Being informed on guidelines for medication intake helps Muslim patients to prepare and plan for Ramadan
• Supporting Muslim patients ’ health during Ramadan It is critical to identify individuals who are unable to fast safely and advise them accordingly
• Fasting within the scope of halalan toyyiban There are infinite rewards and better health
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Information , misinformation and disinformation The public has valid questions and sound ideas on the Covid-19 situation that need to be addressed by experts
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Yummy gummies for kids A new multivitamin gummy in Malaysia for children ages two and above packed with nutrition in one great-tasting gummy
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Come on , let ’ s twist again … well , not really One can be suspected to have a knee injury based purely on history
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Moving into halal eco-pharmaceuticals Jardin Pharma wants to bring halal novel and innovative natural and organic-based products into the market
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Generational end-game towards a smoke-free Malaysia Parents should educate their children about the dangers of smoking and monitor them to keep them away from negative influences