A year after GE14, we look at what the Ministry of Health has achieved under the new Pakatan Harapan government. We will be asking the Deputy Minister of Health Dr Lee Boon Chye about the Pakatan Harapan manifesto, where the promises have fallen short and what the Ministry of Health will be focusing on in Pakatan’s second year.

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Metastatic or advanced breast cancer has always been a frightening prospect, thought to be a death sentence. But with newer and better treatment, women can now say, "I choose to survive and live with advanced breast cancer." Nevertheless, what are the obstacles that patients have to navigate, in order to have the best outcome for themselves and their families? Dr John Low Seng Hooi, consultant clinical oncologist joins Azrul Mohd Khalib from Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, to discuss treatment, cost and patient expectations at this stage of the disease.

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It is estimated that at any one time, more than 1.4 million people worldwide are suffering from infections acquired in hospitals. This is a serious threat to public health, especially considering multi- drug or antibiotic-resistant organisms are on the rise. In today’s show, we look at why our hand hygiene is the single most effective method in reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals.

Healthy blood cells are important for our body to function normally. But for people who have been diagnosed with blood cancers, the production and function of these blood cells are affected. To help us understand more about the different types of blood cancers and how we can treat them, we speak to Dr Tengku Ahmad Hidayat, consultant haematologist and physician from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara.

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Children under two years should not be stuck in front of a TV or gadget. At most, children aged two should only be exposed for one hour a day, says the World Health Organisation’s new guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under the age of five. These guidelines are a rude shock to many parents who feel that some screen time isn’t so bad, provided it’s for educational videos or apps. We chat with clinical neuropsychologist Dr Marieke de Vries about the impact of screen time and gadget use on children’s cognitive development.

If you have a mental health condition like depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, your treatment will not be covered under your medical insurance policy. What does this mean for people living with mental health issues? We explore this question with Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre and Anita Abu Bakar, President of the Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA).

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If you have a mental health condition like depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, your treatment will not be covered under your medical insurance policy. What does this mean for people living with mental health issues? We explore this question with Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre and Anita Abu Bakar, President of the Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA).

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What does it take to be an athlete? What happens inside our body when we undergo an extreme regimen? Dr Harjeet Singh is joined by sports therapist, Jorg Teichmann to discuss training like an athlete.

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Two weeks ago, a number of students and teachers of Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Ipoh came down with a mysterious bug that turned out to be the H1N1 flu. Thus far, four people have tested positive for the virus. However, many of us remember the H1N1 pandemic of 2009 and fear a repeat of it. In today’s show, we revisit how influenza spreads and how something seemingly harmless can turn deadly.

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About 4 million children worldwide develop asthma each year from inhaling motor vehicle exhaust fumes. We speak to Assoc Prof Dr Jessie Anne de Bruyne, Consultant Paediatrician and Respiratory Physician, for an update on the burden of childhood asthma. Joining us as well is Prof Nik Meriam from the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya, to discuss the role of public health policies to reduce urban air pollution.

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