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14,194 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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Governments Downplaying Covid Threat Despite Risks, Say Experts

Infectious disease and lung disease experts say govts are downplaying Covid, despite studies revealing heightened risk of heart attacks and diabetes. They warn that upper respiratory tract infections are “just the beginning” of t…

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No instruction to make it mandatory to get Covid-19 booster jabs - Fahmi | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no instruction from the government to make it mandatory for Malaysians to get booster jabs following the increase in Covid-19 cases, as being viralled on social media, said Communications Minister Fah…

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Health Minister to hold special press conference on Covid-19 at 4pm | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad will hold a special press conference on Covid-19 developments at 4pm today in Putrajaya.

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Do Not Kill Off Our GPs -- Dr Steven Chow

Past FPMPAM president Dr Steven Chow urges new Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad to protect Malaysia's solo practitioner GP system that is "in danger of being strangled", warning that foreign-owned entities are buying into primary…

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December Doctor Relocations Repeat July ‘Fiasco’ With Staff Shortages, Resignations

A Melaka Hospital surgeon says next Monday's medical officer relocations are a "repeat of the same fiasco" as the July 31 exercise, with Melaka Hospital set to lose 16 MOs (13 transfers and 3 resignations). In HKL's ED, 6 of 8 ne…

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Deceased Sabahan man's corneas gift of sight | New Straits Times

KOTA KINABALU: An expert in computer programming has become the ninth organ donor in Sabah this year.

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Covid-19: Pandemic ill winds and inequality

The unprecedented public health crisis exposed humongous systemic failures in the global health architecture, deficient government responses and government actions that exacerbated social inequities and violated a slew of human r…

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Crowdfunded movie ‘Pendatang’ to premiere on YouTube, avoids censorship

2,008 complaints and 594 malpractice suits filed in a decade, caused by a lack of staff and equipment, the health ministry says in a parliamentary reply.

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Six Months On, Whither The Health White Paper?

Dr Milton Lum asks what happened to the Health White Paper (HWP) that was passed by Parliament six months ago in June. Since then, there have been no announcements on the governance mechanisms for the implementation and monitorin…

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WHO Recommends Monovalent XBB.1.5 Covid-19 Vaccines For Boosters

WHO recommends monovalent XBB.1.5 Covid-19 vaccines across different platforms against circulating variants. Malaysia's MOH has yet to issue an updated Covid-19 vaccine advisory for 2024 or to announce if the monovalent XBB.1.5 v…

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Consider using MySejahtera again, say KJ, Kian Ming

The two former MPs also urge the health ministry to reinstate the Covid-19 testing framework and give daily updates on fatalities amid a spike in cases.

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Melaka health director: 9,542 premises had aedes breeding sites

MELAKA, Dec 15 — During the 49th epidemiological week (ME 49), 9,542 out of 86,911 premises inspected statewide were identified as having aedes mosquito breeding sites, state...

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Dr Dzulkefly ready to power up healthcare reforms

PUTRAJAYA: Electronic medical records (EMRs), digitalising healthcare, health financing reforms and upgrading dilapidated facilities are among Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad’s priorities as he returns to helm the Health Ministry.

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Public Bank founder’s daughter donates RM143 mil to Tung Shin Hospital in honour of father’s legacy

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 14): Tung Shin Hospital received a hefty RM143 million donation from Diona Teh Li Shian, the youngest daughter of the late Tan Sri Dr Teh Hong Piow, in conjunction with his first memorial anniversary.

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Focus is on better services, not dress code, says minister

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad responds to report about a 72-year-old man who was denied entry to a government hospital for wearing shorts.

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KPJ Healthcare's disposal of loss-making aged care biz could increase earnings estimate by 8pc for FY2024" | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB research is positive on the disposal of KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s loss-making aged care business, Jeta Gardens, in Australia, suggesting that it could increase earnings estimate for 2024 by eight per cent.

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1mil free treatments given under Madani medical scheme

The initiative is to help the poor receive medical attention at selected private clinics.

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Dzulkefly: Health Ministry to get extra RM30m to upgrade facilities, digital transformation

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 14 — The Health Ministry is soon to get an additional RM30 million from the Finance Ministry to carry out two key reforms as part of the Madani Afiat programme,...

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Govt may issue new orders on Covid booster jabs, says Dzul

The health minister also advises members of the public to wear face masks in crowded areas.

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UM staff, teachers fail to quash govt’s Covid-19 vaccination programme

Justice Shahnaz Sulaiman rules the measures were necessary as the virus had triggered a global pandemic.

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Health Ministry tells Malaysians to mask up again as Covid-19 cases jump

The Health Ministry is telling Malaysians to mask up again and resume Covid-19 prevention measures after reported Covid-19 cases in the country nearly doubled in a week to 12,757 cases last week (Dec 3 to 9), from 6,796 cases in…

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Newly appointed minister Dzulkefly determined to implement digital health transformation agenda

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 13 ― Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, who officially begins his duties to steer the Ministry of Health (MoH) again, has expressed his determination...

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Medical Fraternity Hails Dzulkefly’s Return As Health Minister, Expected To ‘Hit The Ground Running’

MMA, HDK, MedTweetMY, and the Galen Centre welcome Dr Dzul's return as Health Minister, ahead of great challenges. Galen Centre urges Dr Dzul to shepherd the anti-smoking bill through until it becomes law. "Dzulkefly will need to…