The Health | March , 2021

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Local News

• MHTC and DoctorOnCall collaborate

• Managing costs pays off for Duopharma Biotech

• Nestle ’ s commitment to safety and quality

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Foreign News

• Boom times for pharma M & A

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Cover Story Investing in vaccine self-sufficiency Duopharma is investing RM280 million in its Klang facility to manufacture vaccines

• Comparing the vaccines

• To jab or not to jab ?

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Watch the frail and sick seniors We should consider the Covid-19 vaccination of the elderly carefully and think about alternative strategies for this group

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Spirits are still high Prof Datuk Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid gives his take on fighting the pandemic

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Health insurers slammed Consumers are shocked at the steep increase in premiums in 2021

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Infection risks from manicures and pedicures There is always the risk to your health if proper infection prevention principles are not applied

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Halal vaccine status The halal issue of vaccines should not be disputed , as most of the Covid-19 vaccines are animal origin free