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What you should know: MoH’s updated Covid-19 guidelines for ‘living with the virus’

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Malaysia is currently in the phase of living with Covid-19 and in the transition towards normalcy. In a parliamentary reply dated July 4, Health Minister...

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Galen: New Health Insurance Co-Payments Expose Households To Financial Catastrophe

Galen Centre says BNM's new requirement of a co-payment option in health insurance (min 5%, no cap) will cause a jump in household out-of-pocket payments. "Is BNM's new requirement ultimately going to be of more benefit to insure…

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Dr Sim: Sarawak needs more representation in Malaysia Medical Council https://dayakdaily.com/dr-sim-sarawak-needs-more-representation-in-malaysia-medical-council/ via @dayakdaily

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, July 4: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has emphasised the need for greater representation of Sarawak in the Malaysia Medical Council (MMC). In a Facebook post…

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Ministry concerned about healthcare workers leaving for work abroad

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says more than 2,400 nurses applied to go overseas last year.

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HIMSS and SNS Network partner to drive digital health transformation in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: SNS Network Technology Bhd has partnered with global health advocate Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) to advance digital healthcare transformation in Malaysia.

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Urgent call for HIV advocacy within Malaysia’s youth https://borneobulletin.com.bn/urgent-call-for-hiv-advocacy-within-malaysias-youth/ via @Borneo Bulletin Online

PETALING JAYA (ANN/THE STAR) – There is a significant gap in raising awareness among peers about high-risk behaviours that could lead to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as acknowledged by student groups and leaders. Universiti…

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New Bill Empowers AADK To Arrest, Treat, Rehabilitate Drug Users

The Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Bill 2024 authorises AADK officers to apprehend, treat, and rehabilitate "drug dependants or misusers". Experts oppose mandatory rehab and question whether AADK can d…

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HIV infections among tertiary students in Malaysia on the rise | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a concerning rise in the number of HIV infections among tertiary students aged 18 to 25 in Malaysia.

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National Cancer Congress Malaysia 2024 calls for collaboration to battle disease

The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) in collaboration with Sunway University held the first-ever National Cancer Congress Malaysia 2024 (NCCM 2024).

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'Malaysia should achieve 30pc specialists at public health facilities by 2030' | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia requires more medical specialists to meet the growing demand for healthcare services in the country.

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How You Can Sell Your House (But Continue Living There) To Fund Cancer Treatment

Under KALSIS, Malaysian seniors in the Klang Valley with cancer can sell their house to the scheme to fund their treatment, while continuing to live in that property for life. They get lump sum payments for health care, plus mont…

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Health ministry to study policy proposals on appointment, placement of doctors

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the government is committed to a target ratio of one doctor to 400 residents.

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Vapers get ready: Health minister says heavier regulation could start August

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — After multiple delays, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the implementation of tougher vape regulations could happen as soon as next month in...

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BNM mandates cost-sharing in medical and health insurance, takaful products from Q3, says deputy finance minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has required insurers and takaful operators (ITO) to introduce cost-sharing features in their new medical and health insurance...

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Infectious Diseases Act Amendments To Be Tabled Next Month: Minister

Dr Dzul says amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) will be tabled in July, without specifying further. He said previously MOH will act as the IHR Focal Point, after the WHA approved IH…

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Health Ministry to announce new Covid-19 SOPs for ‘living with the virus’ phase

NILAI, June 29 ― The Ministry of Health (MoH) will release details of the revised standard operating procedures (SOP) related to Covid-19 soon following the country's...

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MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group to ...

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One fatality recorded due to leptospirosis in Kelantan this year | New Straits Times

KOTA BARU: Kelantan has recorded its first fatality of the year due to leptospirosis.

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Home ministry hopes to table amendments to Drug Addicts Act soon

Its minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the amendments include 29 clauses and have been explained to MPs for debate and recommendations.

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Clinical Research Investment: New lifeblood for the economy

In recent years, Malaysia has strategically positioned itself as a burgeoning hub in the global clinical research landscape. The recent announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim about the substantial contributions o…

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Only 17 cardiothoracic specialists serving under Health Ministry, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: There are currently only 17 cardiothoracic specialists serving in the Health Ministry, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday (June 26).

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Universiti Malaya expected to offer cardiothoracic specialist training, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: Cardiothoracic specialist training is expected to be offered at Universiti Malaya by October, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.