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Fifa is interested in evidence-based health policy and focuses on debates surrounding mental health, tobacco policy, evidence-based drug law, and other exciting health/medical law conundrums. She can be reached via twitter at @fifarahman.

Removal of tobacco from the AFTA list

July 19, 2012

JULY 19 — A week ago it was announced that tobacco would be removed from the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) list by Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai. This is indeed welcome news … Read More

A better alcohol policy to save lives

April 28, 2012

APRIL 28 — Four weeks ago, I lost a friend suddenly to an alcohol-induced heart attack.I've never really focused on alcohol policy but the sudden tragic loss made me decide to … Read More

Let’s work to reduce stigma about mentally ill

April 17, 2012

APRIL 17 — The 2006 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) said that psychiatric morbidity in Malaysia was 11.2 per cent. This year, the Ministry of Health will release the … Read More

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA): Effects on tobacco regulation and health

March 01, 2012

MARCH 1 — The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is an agreement being negotiated between the US and nine countries, including New Zealand, Singapore, Australia and … Read More