The question of whether vapes and e-cigarettes should be banned outright has arisen again, with Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad saying that the Ministry is only focusing on enforcing current regulations for now. What are the pros and cons of a strict ban on all vaping products? How do other countries, such as New Zealand, approach the regulation of vape use? We explore with Prof Dr Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed, Leader, Smokefree Sejahtera Campus Community Flagship 3.0 programme, IIUM, and Prof Chris Bullen, Professor of Public Health at University of Auckland.

The question of whether vapes and e-cigarettes should be banned outright has arisen again, with Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad saying that the Ministry is only focusing on enforcing current regulations for now. What are the pros and cons of a strict ban on all vaping products? How do other countries, such as New Zealand, approach the regulation of vape use? We explore with Prof Dr Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed, Leader, Smokefree Sejahtera Campus Community Flagship 3.0 programme, IIUM, and Prof Chris Bullen, Professor of Public Health at University of Auckland.

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Should Vaping Be Regulated Or Banned Completely?

It strikes young and it’s highly curable. But only if it’s detected early. We’re talking about testicular cancer, which is most often diagnosed among younger men. On the show, we break past the taboo and embarrassment with consultant urologist Dr George Lee to talk about what’s normal (and not) when it comes to the testes, and how just a few minutes can help you pick it up early.

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It strikes young and it’s highly curable. But only if it’s detected early. We’re talking about testicular cancer, which is most often diagnosed among younger men. On the show, we break past the taboo and embarrassment with consultant urologist Dr George Lee to talk about what’s normal (and not) when it comes to the testes, and how just a few minutes can help you pick it up early. Image Credit: Shutterstock

What Men Should Know About Testicular Cancer

There are few things more confusing than medical insurance. How much annual or lifetime coverage do you really need? How do you know what kinds of diseases and treatments will actually be covered? What’s the reality when it comes to the so-called “buffet syndrome” or the perception that insurance doesn’t serve its policyholders? We try to cut through the noise in today’s conversation with Anwar Anis, Honorary Secretary of the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia, and insurance industry veteran Ragunath Murthy, Founder of ReAInmaker AI.


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There are few things more confusing than medical insurance. How much annual or lifetime coverage do you really need? How do you know what kinds of diseases and treatments will actually be covered? What’s the reality when it comes to the so-called “buffet syndrome” or the perception that insurance doesn’t serve its policyholders? We try to cut through the noise in today’s conversation with Anwar Anis, Honorary Secretary of the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia, and insurance industry veteran Ragunath Murthy, Founder of ReAInmaker AI. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Public Health: The Truth About Medical Insurance

Nurses are often the first point-of-contact for people accessing healthcare services. But being on the frontlines also means that they are most exposed to the effects of climate change. In conjunction with International Nurses Day (observed annually on 12th May), we unpack how the climate crisis is changing nursing and what can be done to empower nurses.



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Nurses are often the first point-of-contact for people accessing healthcare services. But being on the frontlines also means that they are most exposed to the effects of climate change. In conjunction with International Nurses Day (observed annually on 12th May), we unpack how the climate crisis is changing nursing and what can be done to empower nurses.Image credit: Sabah Medical Services Union

Should Vaping Be Regulated Or Banned Completely?

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