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The Health Ministry urges continued vigilance and adherence to vaccination schedules to keep the situation under control. - Bernama file photo

HED patients in Malaysia face even greater challenges due to a lack of medical specialists to manage this incurable condition. This has led to delayed diagnoses, which in turn increases life-threatening risks. - 123RF file photo

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad delivering his speech during the the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, today. - Photo by Bernama

In Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, 4.35 million people suffer from gout, with cases rising 21 per cent from 1990 to 2020. Photo: Canva

Introduced at HRPB in April last year, the SADI-S procedure has shown promising results, combining the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to deliver sustained weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, with minimal side effects.

Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF file photo

Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama file photo

China has witnessed increasing public awareness of weight control, with 70 per cent of its people hoping to lose weight and more than 60 per cent willing to spend time and effort on achieving this goal. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Masks, hand hygiene, and physical distancing remain essential tools in avoiding infection, especially in crowded indoor settings where bacterial infections and airborne viruses may run rampant. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily.