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THE HEALTH | JULY-AUGUST , 2022

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Editorial Department

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Sales & Marketing Department

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CONTENTS

P04-06 Local News
• IHH to gain RM902m from IMU sale
• Duopharma ’ s high productivity amidst innovation focus
• IJN addresses medication non-adherence
P13
Getting stuck in , literally There are multiple modalities at one ’ s disposal to treat knee conditions
P14-15
Achieving global best practices Employing high standards in halal pharmaceuticals can help capture a larger share of the global halal market
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P07 Foreign News
• Ransomware attacks healthcare organisations
P08-10 Cover Story When prevention is better than cure Significant steps must be taken to prevent a recurrence of the current shortage of medicines
P12
VivanPop scores a first in oral and nasal self-testing in Malaysia Your samples for your Covid-19 , Influenza A / B and HFMD RT-PCR tests can now be collected at your home
P16
Hand , Foot and Mouth Disease strikes again Not all children have the same symptoms and must be monitored closely in case their condition worsens
P18-19
Future-proofing public healthcare Khairy Jamaluddin on the need to shift from a curative and treatment focused mindset to a focus on preventative or promotive healthcare
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