Ban on vape sale stays in Johor, says exco
BATU PAHAT, Feb 5 — The ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes or vape in Johor, enforced since January 2016, is maintained, said State Health and Unity Committee chairman...
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Cancer the 4th leading cause of death in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia, increasing from 10.5 per cent in 2021 to 12.6 per cent in 2022, according to th...
MOH takes action against "Energy Stick" in halers marketed for school children.
The nasal inhalation device has gained popularity among students, with prices ranging from RM2.50 to RM10.
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The Vital Role of Parallel Pathway Specialist Training In Malaysia With A Focus On Primary Care – Academy Of Family Physicians Of Malaysia
Malaysia might achieve its target figure of 8,000 family medicine specialists (FMS) by 2050. There are ~1,300 FMS. But if we just rely on the Masters Programme to produce FMS, it might take much longer. The specialist parallel pa…
MHTC targets RM2.4bil revenue from health tourism
The health tourism sector is anticipated to contribute an economic spillover of over RM9.6 billion to other industries, says the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council.
TMC Life Sciences suspends CEO Wan Nadiah, reason not disclosed
TMC Life Sciences Bhd said it has suspended the employment of Wan Nadiah Wan Mohd Abdullah Yaakob as its group chief executive officer (CEO), and as CEO of its subsidiary Thomson Hospitals Sdn Bhd.
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Tragedy strikes again! Five-year-old child accidentally left in car in Shah Alam dies
SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — A five-year-old girl died after she was found unconscious in her mother’s car which was parked near the back door of Shah Alam Hospital here, last Tuesday...
On World Leprosy Day, health minister says cases in Malaysia up by 40pc in 2023
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 — The number of new leprosy cases in the country increased by 40 per cent to 256 cases in 2023 compared to 183 cases the previous year, said Health Minister...
Attempts To Dismantle MOH's Parallel Pathway Programme Will Worsen Brain Drain -- MMA
Attempts by certain groups to dismantle MOH's parallel pathway programme represent a backward step, will exacerbate brain drain and deepen existing low morale among health care professionals. As it stands, Malaysia is short of sp…
MMA supports tighter health screening for foreign workers
MMA president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz says the increase in the prevalence of communicable diseases poses a threat to public health and productivity.
State of Health: Put a moratorium on using genetic testing in insurance
Genetic testing is a laboratory test to examine an individual’s DNA. The test can provide valuable information about an individual’s health, particularly the risk of inherited conditions like cystic fibrosis or Huntington’s disea…
Amid Halved Housemen Numbers, District Hospitals Omitted From First 2024 Placement Intake
As the number of house officer appointments dropped by nearly 50% from 6,136 in 2019 to 3,271 in 2023, MOH is limiting placements of the first 2024 housemen intake to state GHs, HKL, and university teaching hospitals, excluding s…
Health D-G: Spike in dengue cases from January 14 to 20; no deaths reported
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 — The number of dengue fever cases has increased to 3,971 in the 3rd Epidemiological Week (ME03) 2024, from January 14 to 20, compared with 3,525 cases reported...
Dr Dzul pledges to resolve specialist training issues
PETALING JAYA: Resolving the problems related to the Parallel Pathway Training, or the specialists’ training programme, is part of Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad’s (pic) 100-day key performance index (KPI).
Kuala Lumpur Hospital investigating incidents allegedly related to ventilator failure, says director
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 — The Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) is investigating allegations of ventilator failure in two incidents involving patients at the hospital. Its director, Dr...
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Medical expert says equity in healthcare for rare diseases needed so that no one left behind
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — A seasoned clinical geneticist suggested prioritising healthcare equity over equality, citing that while crowdfunding helps with immediate needs,...
1 dead, another brain dead after ventilators failed, sources allege
Sources indicate the incidents happened in two separate wards over the space of a week at a Klang Valley hospital.
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Please be kind to her, says father of first Malaysian toddler diagnosed with Werewolf Syndrome (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — “Let’s be kind and inspire Missclyen so that this little one grows up with a passionate spirit,” said the father of a two-year-old with Werewolf...
After 14 Years As A Nurse, My Basic Salary Is Still RM2,600’
A nurse, who gets RM2,600 monthly basic salary at a teaching hospital in the Klang Valley, says 50 nurses from her hospital quit in the past 6 months to relocate to Singapore, Dubai or Brunei for higher pay, work-life balance and…
Responding to article by health website, Health Ministry says crucial to approach issues on contract medical officers’ resignation with nuanced perspective, calling it multifaceted
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — It is crucial to approach issues surrounding the increased resignations among contract medical officers (MOs) in the public service with a nuanced...
Three new fatalities due to rabies in Sarawak, says state health director
KUCHING, Jan 26 — Three new fatalities linked to rabies in Sarawak were recorded this year, two in Kuching and one in Bintulu, state health director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said. The...