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THE HEALTH | MARCH-APRIL , 2023

TheTeam

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Sheila Rozario Contributing Editor sheila @ revonmedia . com
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Sales & Marketing Department

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CONTENTS

P04-05 Local News
• Pharmaniaga shocks market with massive losses
• Duopharma achieves higher profits , revenue
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Softening the blow – the role of the meniscus The menisci contribute to the knee joint ’ s stability and transmitting forces through it
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Understanding brain tumours New approaches to brain tumours aim to comprehend tumour behaviour and better response to treatment
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MultiMedia

Maez Kong Mei Sim
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P06 Foreign News
• Johnson & Johnson a 2023 Fortune World ’ s Most Admired Company
P08-10 Cover Story Rectify the weaknesses swiftly The various issues raised by the Auditor- General should serve as a lesson and not be repeated
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A RM36.3b boost for healthcare While Budget 2023 has an increased allocation for healthcare , more must be done in areas such as mental health and charitable hospitals
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SMART PARTNERSHIP
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Safe , effective option for vision correction The risks of wearing contact lenses are low to none as long as you adhere to proper lens care and advise
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Good growth in new contact lens wearers Awareness of contact lenses safety , comfort and effectiveness attracts new contact lens wearers