Two men living with physical disabilities are paddling down the Mississippi River to raise awareness for those with similar conditions.

Premature babies with serious brain haemorrhage treated with a ‘brain washing’ technique pioneered by Bristol researchers have shown in a 10-year follow-up study, were twice as likely to survive without severe learning disability when compared with infants given standard treatment.

Before COVID-19 placed much of the country on lockdown, Blaine Cameron lived an independent and active life in Ottawa. But when the pandemic hit, he lost both.

Michael Hickson, a 46-year-old father of five from Texas, was sick with COVID-19 when doctors reached a crossroads in his treatment. He had pneumonia in both lungs, a urinary tract infection and sepsis — a dangerous immune response leading to multi-system organ failure.

The ten-year-old from Stoke St Gregory only learnt to ride a bike this year, but has just completed a 609-mile sponsored bike ride.

The ageing population is expected to increase in the future. Therefore, the number of facilities, namely healthcare and social support, should be enhanced to ensure that the elderly lead a quality life.

Li Hanlin is one of 32 disabled employees at the plantation, which the Qinglong Bridge community in Nantong established in 2012.

Mohd Ali Ismail Ideris, 32, a person with disability (OKU) who cast his vote at Felda Chini 3 Quran and Fardu Ain (Kafa) Class, said he hoped some of the changes that were implemented in this by-election would be maintained at future elections as they were user-friendly for people like him.

Blind masseurs who are now required to be screened for COVID-19 before resuming operations are thankful for the free COVID-19 tests by BH Healthcare Group and Doctors2u.

Government servants returning to Malaysia after performing official duties, people with disabilities, and students returning to the country for the first time have been exempted from paying for Covid-19 tests, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.