Parallel pathway specialists recognised by GMC, says British envoy
Clarifying news reports, Ailsa Terry says these cardiothoracic surgeons with qualifications from the royal colleges are eligible to apply for registration as specialists in the UK.
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600 pct increase in e-cigarette users in 2023 from 2011 [UPDATED] | New Straits Times
PUTRAJAYA: There has been a 600 per cent surge in electronic cigarette use in the country in the past 12 years, a tobacco survey has found.
Malaysia loses 27,000 lives annually due to tobacco use, says health minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said that tobacco use had claimed around 27,000 lives annually in Malaysia, despite an overall downward trend...
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Survey shows over half of Malaysian adults overweight or obese
Almost 2.3 million adults in the country live with three non-communicable diseases and over half a million have four.
A Vicious Cycle: Manpower Shortage Causing Mass Doctor Resignations — Ampang Hospital Specialist
An Ampang Hospital specialist says over 20 medical officers have quit so far since s/he joined the medical department last year. The main issue driving doctor resignations is manpower shortage, including lack of housemen, forcing…
‘When You Fall Sick, Do You Want A Doctor Only From Your Own Race?’: UiTM Student Union Slammed
The UiTM student union's campaign to wear black on May 16 to protest opening up UiTM to non-Bumiputera receives tremendous backlash from both Malays and non-Malays, who highlight the dire lack of cardiothoracic surgeons and long…
Vaccines Have Worked For Over 200 Years: Dr Dzul
Health Minister Dr Dzul slams vaccine hesitancy among parents that has caused infectious disease outbreaks in Malaysia, saying vaccines have worked for over two centuries. Edward Jenner created the smallpox vaccine in 1796; small…
Adeeba Opposes Proposed Mandatory Drug Rehab, Only 10% To 20% Of People Who Use Drugs Get Addicted
Prof Adeeba says proposed mandatory rehab in the Drug Dependants amendment bill will negatively affect majority of people who use drugs either experimentally or recreationally, as scientific evidence shows only 10%-20% of people…
Health Ministry allocates RM42.74m for repair, upgrading of health clinics in Sarawak this year, says Dr Sim
KUCHING, May 14 — The Ministry of Health (KKM) has allocated RM42.74 million for repairs and upgrading of health clinics in Sarawak this year. Deputy Premier and the State...
Education key to combating Malaysia’s childhood obesity time bomb: experts https://sc.mp/0yd4y?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=3262453&utm_medium=share_widget via @scmpnews
Experts say proposed solutions like shutting down unhealthy late-night eateries will not solve what is fundamentally a lifestyle problem caused by a lack of health awareness.
Free influenza shots for seniors planned as part of National Immunisation Programme in 2025, says health minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said Putrajaya is planning to offer free influenza shots to the elderly, as part of the National Immunisation...
KPJ Healthcare wins 11 awards for patient care, expertise in various medical fields | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Bhd won 11 awards at the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Summit and Conference 2024, held recently in Phuket, Thailand.
Govt to spend RM150mil on 400 healthcare facility upgrades, says minister
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says 55 projects are in Sabah and they are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Health minister gives commitment to resolve nurses’ salary, welfare issues
AdvertisementAdvertisement KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, has expressed his commitment to resolving the issues faced by nurses in the...
MMA Urges UiTM to Open Cardiothoracic Surgery Program to Non-Bumiputeras
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MMA: Open Up UiTM’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Postgrad To Non-Bumi For National Interest
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) tells UiTM to open its cardiothoracic surgery postgrad programme to non-Bumi students "in the best interest of the health of the population". MMA points out that UiTM has a postgrad program…
Health Ministry carrying out comprehensive study on human resources planning | New Straits Times
BALING: The Health Ministry is carrying out a comprehensive study on human resources planning to ensure that the development of its health workers are aligned with the infrastructure development.
Health minister: Govt ensures support for Covid-19 vaccine recipients facing side effects
BALING, May 10 — The government is committed to offering continued care for individuals who have received the Covid-19 vaccine, including those administered with AstraZeneca,...
in the meantime, in case you missed it : Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Linked to AstraZeneca Vaccine #tts #vitt #covid19
An overview of the TTS/VITT syndrome linked to Covid viral vector vaccines. Further reading : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41541-022-00569-8
Health Ministry to issue statement on AstraZeneca vaccine soon, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 ― The Ministry of Health (MoH) will issue a statement regarding the Covid-19 vaccine produced by British-Swedish biopharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca soon,...
Public told to exercise caution as temperatures soar to 40°C
Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says four areas in Kelantan recorded a Level 2 heatwave.
New Chronic Kidney Disease App, Predictive Kidney Failure Tool Launched
AstraZeneca, together with health care industry leaders, have launched an app for primary care physicians for chronic kidney disease management, plus a Kidney Failure Risk Equation that can be integrated into lab reports to predi…
Methadone triumph: Revolutionising addiction treatment in Malaysia
Challenges remain, such as stigma and legal debates on addiction treatment. Experts stress the importance of education and personalised care by