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06
May2021
Spike in new cases calls for humility in fighting pandemic
Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Opinion - New Straits Times May 3, 2021 IT would not be too far off if one is to say that we are humbled by the coronavirus pandemic. The unprecedented number of deaths and those infected is enough to tell what the...
06
May2021
Complete information on risks and benefits of inoculations vital to build trust
Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Opinion - New Straits Times April 27, 2021 THERE is more to vaccination than just offering your arm for a jab. Once the vaccine is in the body, it is the start of a new episode. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defined...
26
Apr2021
Research centre recognised for role in reducing gender gap
Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Opinion - New Straits Times April 21, 2021 Few know that April 17 is a milestone for women's and children's development in the country. The Women and Children's Development Research Centre (Kanita) in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was made an an autonomous...
14
Apr2021
Enhance rational use of vaccines to avoid risks
Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Opinion - New Straits Times April 13, 2021 "Safety is paramount" as said by the coordinating minister for the vaccination programme is spot on, after announcing that Malaysia will proceed with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Clearly, AstraZeneca has a safety issue but not...
07
Apr2021
We must reflect on S. African move not to use AstraZeneca vaccine
Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Opinion - New Straits Times April 5, 2021 THE AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine is under the spotlight yet again with a recurrence of blood clot cases reportedly associated with its use. Many countries have decided to suspend its use, at least temporarily....