Ministry studies papaya leaves to treat dengue

A popular home remedy for dengue fever has received partial government endorsement, with the Health Ministry conducting research into the effect of papaya leaves to treat dengue fever.

Deputy Health Minister Dr Hilmi Yahaya said initial research showed that papaya leaf extract could raise the level of platelets in dengue fever victims faster.

“Taking a juice drink of the product based on papaya leaves as an alternative treatment for dengue fever is believed to be able to expedite recovery for dengue patients.

The ministry was now conducting a study to produce the extract in capsule form to widen alternative treatment methods for dengue patients, he told reporters.

He said the ministry would also cooperate with the Federal Land Development Authority to plant papaya trees for a regular supply of papaya leaves.

“The papaya crop will be used to produce juice or capsules from the extract for the treatment of dengue patients,” he said.

- BERNAMA

Talk on Medication and Supplements

RA SS20 Central in collaboration with the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) organized a health talk for their members and their families on Sat, 23 May 2015 at Cabin 8, Jalan SS20/14.

About 80 residents and guests turned up for an interactive and enlightening talk on Medication and Supplements for the Elders given by Assoc Prof Dr Shahrul Bahyah, Geriatrician of UMMC.

MELoR is a national research study by the University of Malaya with focus on healthcare for the elderly community.

Guests present at the talk were Mr Billy Wong, assistant to ADUN DU, Sgt Mat Din and other police personnel, Puan Eileen Thong, RT SS20 Chairman, Mr Andrew Chong, Ketua Usia Mas RT SS20 and Mr Chung, Treasurer of RA North Zone.