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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Tuberculosis, leprosy sufferers told to seek treatment
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Muhammad, Faiz and others giving information about TB and leprosy at a supermarket. SANDAKAN: Deputy State Health Director Dr Muhammad Jikal said the public should remain vigilant against Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy while actively supporting prevention and eradication efforts in their communities. He said patients battling these diseases should not face social stigma but instead receive full support for recovery. Advertisement He said this during a walkabout held in conjunction with the 2025 World TB and Leprosy Day Celebration at Harbour Mall, here, on Tuesday. Present were Sandakan District Health Officer, Dr Mohd Faiz Gahamat, among others. The event featured exhibitions on TB, Leprosy and public health, aiming to educate the public on causes, transmission, early symptoms, treatment and preventive measures. Dr Jikal said the programme seeks to increase public understanding of TB and Leprosy, encourage health screenings and early treatment to reduce transmission and complications, eliminate stigma and promote social support for affected individuals and strengthen community involvement in prevention through awareness campaigns and health education. The Sabah Health Department is also enhancing collaborations with government agencies, private sector, NGOs and the public to combat these diseases.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
China serious about winning gold at LA Olympics: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh
London [UK], : Cricket legend Steve Waugh believes China could become a major force in world cricket as the sport moves towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Speaking at an exclusive event at The Taj, St. James Court, hosted by Here and Now 365 Chairperson Manish Tiwari, Waugh said: "As soon as cricket's inclusion in the Olympics was announced, China started building a team. They are serious about winning gold." In this hearty conversation with Manish, Waugh also predicted how the T20 format is going to change the game and said, "T20 is massive now. It's billions of dollars, and it's growing every day." "Test cricket will survive, but T20 will dominate. Players will soon be contracted mainly to franchises. Test matches might even need special permissions," said the World Cup-winning former Aussie captain. He also shared his thoughts on how countries like Saudi Arabia and the USA are investing heavily in cricket and remarked, "It's exciting. The game is reaching new parts of the world, and the Olympics will take it even further." While the future of cricket was the highlight of the evening, the conversation soon turned to Waugh's deep connection with India. Manish Tiwari introduced him warmly as "Steve Da," a name given to him by the children at Kolkata's Udayan, a charitable home for children of people suffering from Leprosy, that Steve helps run. "When Manish called me Steve Da, it felt special. India is like a second home. The people, the culture, the passion it stays with you forever," Waugh said, smiling. Waugh spoke fondly about his many trips to India, not only as a cricketer but also as a photographer and humanitarian. He described India as "the best place in the world for photography," and recalled how one of his photos from Rajasthan won a World Photography Award. "In India, you really can't take a bad photo," he said, laughing. The evening then moved to Waugh's charity work, both in India and Australia. Speaking about the Steve Waugh Foundation, he shared a powerful story of a young boy who could not walk or talk but, after receiving therapy supported by the foundation, went on to win two Paralympic gold medals. "It's great when you see lives being changed. You realise how much impact you can have by simply getting involved and giving people a chance," Waugh said. Waugh also reflected on how he helped inspire other cricketers to take up charity work in India and added, "Back then, not many sportspeople were doing it. But I think seeing someone take the first step made others realise they could too." Manish Tiwari closed the session by saying, "Steve Waugh's story is not just about cricket. It's about leadership, humility, and using your fame to make a real difference."
