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Singapore confirmed one imported case of monkeypox infection involving a 42-year-old male British national who works as a flight attendant. Illustration photo: 123RF

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says the Cabinet was of the view that the matter would have to be finalised at the Attorney-General's Chambers level before the government makes a decision. 

Khairy Jamaluddin. FILE PIX

Khairy Jamaluddin says he is willing to assist the authorities in any investigation on the matter. - Bernama pic

Chronic headaches are defined as headaches that last 15 days or more in a month, for more than three months it should not be taken lightly, says Dr Kok Chin Yong. - Photo: Sinar Harian

Private health facilities could apply for a loan of supply of medicines from other private health facilities or the nearest government health facility, says Khairy Jamaluddin. Photo: Sinar Harian

Consumers need to carefully evaluate advertisements especially those made through social media and exercise caution when choosing a product. (123rf)

Khairy said the short supply of medicines is not due to panic buying but due to the high demand for certain medications following the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 earlier and the rising cases of HFMD now.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) expects cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) to decline in the next two to three weeks. Photo: BERNAMA

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin - Photo: BERNAMA