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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Cases of imported typhoid fever reach record high in Britain
Imported cases of typhoid fever have reached a record annual high in Britain, driven in part by the spread of a drug-resistant variant of the disease in Pakistan. At least 702 imported cases of typhoid and paratyphoid fever, bacterial infections which can kill one in five if left untreated, were detected in 2024, according to data from the UK Health Security Agency. The UKHSA did not say how many people had died as a result of the diseases, which typically causes fever, headache, fatigue and muscle ache, but can also lead to severe complications including internal bleeding in the digestive system. The figures represent an eight per cent increase on the year before and the highest number recorded annually in modern times. The vast majority of cases found in the UK are acquired in South Asia, in countries with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water – including India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, which have the highest rates of typhoid globally. The disease is caused by Salmonella bacteria which spreads through contaminated food or water. Paratyphoid fever, a close cousin of typhoid, is caused by a different strain of Salmonella and can be harder to treat. Cases of typhoid have increased worldwide over the last decade, due in large part to the rise of antibiotic-resistance – where bacteria develops the ability to resist the medicine used to treat them because of repeated exposure. In Pakistan, a mutant strain of typhoid known as the XDR variant emerged and began to spread in 2016. It is resistant to almost all forms of treatment. Of the roughly nine million people who contract typhoid each year globally, the vast majority are now infected by a drug-resistant strain. While there is a typhoid vaccine, those at high risk of contracting the disease typically require a booster every three years to fight off the disease – something that can be difficult to get in low-income countries with weaker healthcare systems. While most cases are now contacted abroad, typhoid was once a major public health issue in Britain, killing roughly 16,000 people every year in the 1800s. The disease affected not only those in overcrowded slums and workhouses, but also in palaces – Prince Albert died of typhoid fever at the age of 42. It is also not the first time Typhoid has crossed international borders – one of the most famous victims of the disease was an Irish cook, Mary Mallon, who infected hundreds of people on her emigration to America. As an asymptomatic carrier of the disease, she unknowingly infected – and killed – swathes of people she worked alongside in domestic households on America's East Coast, as well as the wealthy families she cooked for. The cook was eventually forced into quarantine by authorities, where she remained for 26 years until her death. The term 'typhoid Mary' is now synonymous with the spread of the disease. To prevent infection when travelling abroad, the UKHSA recommends washing your hands before eating and taking care to avoid unsafe water supplies. They also recommend vaccination, which is available at all GP surgeries. Protect yourself and your family by learning more about Global Health Security Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Focus Malaysia
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Focus Malaysia
Tough-as-nails uncle serves mouthwatering cuisine from the car bonnet for two decades
IF THE golden generation could succeed in their endeavour, what do the young and able-bodied ones have to say as an excuse? A 76 year old uncle, recently, drew the attention of the cyberspace for his low-cost food operation, in the bonnet of his rundown car. From the perspective of the law, this is questionable. However, Muhammad Bin Syarif has already been operating for two decades, claiming that he was never disturbed by the municipal council officers. 'They do not disturb. When they come, I leave,' Syarif, who is also known as Wak Usop said. Muhammad Bin Syarif serves village cuisines, from a wide range of curry, asam pedas, cut sausage, fish sambal and more. 'Orang majlis tak kacau, tapi kalau diorang datang saya pergi..' – Wak Usop, 76 tahun. Umur bukan penghalang, semoga sihat selalu pakcik 🥹 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) June 4, 2025 Netizens @kamaghul who brought the video to light said age was not an obstacle and wished him good health. Unsurprisingly, many netizens also found his efforts commendable. 'This uncle is easy. When the authorities come to disturb, he himself will leave. He knows that the country has rules. It is fine to do business, but do not provoke,' said @Fhxx96. @KellyLing80 claimed she had tried his food and it was not only delicious, but the price was good too. 'It looks delicious, but I am concerned that cockroaches and other insects may enter. I hope he closes it. When people want to take it, then open it up,' said @ddhmddd. However, @_Bananaee said what matters was that he had his Typhoid injection and health card. 'Later someone will report on Wak Usop. Trust my words,' said @achik_jerr hinting at some bad apples who are undoubtedly jealous of his success. 'If they want to disturb, go to Taman Shamelin,' said @suffyz. Perhaps the Taman Shamelin area has many illegal street stalls which have been causing inconvenience to the residents for @suffyz to suggest this. Also, @syfreeze pointed out that this was the right concept when it comes to doing business by the side of the road. He noted some illegal street stalls that turned into road obstacles or litter the area with their stuff. However, @fumi0072 who watched the video lamented the fact that nowadays, even those who have retired have to work. He claimed there are many of the golden generation who continued doing business or working in kiosks in the mall. According to @fumi0072 , the cost of living is high now. His comment ended with a chilling note, stating that in 10 years time, it will be the norm to see the retirees working. —June 6, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul
Rakyat Post
28-04-2025
- Health
- Rakyat Post
British Couple Praise Malaysia's Accessible And Affordable Healthcare
Subscribe to our FREE Malaysia generally has a good healthcare system. The government invests heavily in medical infrastructure, leading to well-trained medical staff and modern facilities. While private healthcare is also available, it tends to be more expensive. Travel content creators Bob and Eve recently shared on TikTok their experience getting a Typhoid vaccine injection in Kuala Lumpur. The couple visited the Segambut branch of Klinik Dr. Prevents to get the shot and were impressed with the medical service here. 'This is a bit of a novelty because back home in the UK, you have to make an appointment and wait probably ages, and it's not easy. But here, we just walked in and we're gonna get it. Perfect,' Eve said. The couple were in and out of the clinic after just a few minutes without having to wait for an appointment or a long queue. Outside the clinic, Bob said: 'That has to be one of the easiest vaccinations I think I've ever had. We have our vaccination certificates here, and it costs just RM80 per person. This is ten times better than in England.' Malaysia's healthcare compared to the UK's Malaysia's healthcare and the UK's has some key similarities and a few major differences. For example, Malaysia utilises a The NHS provides healthcare to all legal residents of the UK but technically, it is not 'free' since they are Image: Google Aside from that, patients in UK are reported to suffer from longer wait times, even just for primary healthcare, as they have a The group credits the shortage of doctors to rapid expansion of medical schools in the 1990s and 2010s, which produced a 'glut' of doctors. The surge in medical schools and graduates that initially aimed to address the nation's healthcare needs created a bottleneck in job placements which led to uncertainty and challenges for young doctors. Today, the country faces a potential shortage of medical professionals due to declining interest in medical education and increasing brain drain to other nations. One other key difference is Malaysia has become a significant destination for Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
