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Health Ministry to equip community clinics with x-ray machines, test labs to reduce hospital dependency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said today her ministry aims to upgrade public community clinics with certain equipment like x-ray machines and build...

Alpro Pharmacy keen to have 300 outlets by year end, not eager to list

ALPRO Pharmacy Sdn Bhd is in the middle of a six-year expansion plan to quadruple the daily footfall of 50,000 at its community pharmacies across Malaysia. It is also exploring joint-venture opportunities with regional players to…

A toy in front seat may save child’s life

PETALING JAYA: The simple act of having a teddy bear in the front seat of your car may save your child’s life, say child experts.

A-G’s report: Health Ministry achieves objective of reducing dengue cases, deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) management and control of dengue infection has successfully achieved the objective of reducing cases and deaths, according...

The Health White Paper — Is there a reason to be concerned?

The Health White Paper (HWP) that was tabled in Parliament in June 2023 is an important document. Though short on specific details, it does give an indication of how the government intends to develop the national healthcare syste…

5,000 Mukim Sepulut folks demand ‘return’ of clinic

NABAWAN: More than 5,000 Mukim Sepulut residents demand the Federal Government through the Ministry of Health (MoH) to expedite construction of the new Sepulut Health Clinic and “return” it to them.

Eczema cream from Malaysia retail website found with arsenic over 430 times of permitted limit: HSA

Eczema cream from Malaysia had arsenic over 430 times the permitted limit. Three weight loss products found to contain banned ingredients by HSA.

Tuberculosis in Malaysia: is there an outbreak? is it controlled? We bring you the true picture

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UMS sets up centre for children’s health

Kota Kinabalu: Universiti Malaysia Sabah Hospital established a Child and Adolescent Mental and Physical Health (Champ) Centre.

Health minister hopeful of ending contract doctor woes by mid 2024; other healthcare reforms in the pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The Health Ministry believes it can solve the protracted issue facing contract doctors in the public healthcare sector by next June. Its minister Dr...

Medical group questions Tiong’s stand on smoking hazards

Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz advises the tourism, arts and culture minister to look up the facts about the dangers of smoking.

Clearing the air: Debunking Lung Cancer Myths

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Health clinic construction delayed in Sarawak due to shortage of raw materials — Lukanisman

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): The delay in the construction of several health clinics in Sarawak is due to a shortage of building materials, especially cement, Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said.

For the YB who asked: Dispelling Doubts About Smoking and Lung Cancer #cigarette #lungcancer

Since a certain YB asked for the evidence and KKM/MOH has been silent, we are compelled to produce this video, which should be simple enough for certain YBs to comprehend the huge body of evidence that cigarette smoking is a majo…

Switch To Electronic Health Records Begins In Negeri Sembilan: Lukanisman

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says Negeri Sembilan will act as a pilot location to test the government’s electronic medical records rollout plan, with plans for expansion to multiple hospitals and clinics in 2...

Health Ministry vows to table smoking products bill in this Parliament session

Still waiting for a date to table the proposed law, says Zaliha.

Ex-health DG Noor Hisham may sue over use of his image in advert

He accused the company, which sells traditional Chinese herbs, of ‘irresponsible marketing’.

160,000 Malaysians 50 and above suffer low vision

PUTRAJAYA: The results of the National Eye Survey III (NES III) conducted by the Ministry of Health (MOH) found that 160,000 Malaysians aged 50 and above suffer low vision, with eight per cent of them having blindness.

Health Minister plays down fears of TB outbreak in Klang valley

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Marking a milestone on the path to eliminating cervical cancer in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the ROSE Foundation will celebrate a milestone in screening more than 25 000 women through Program ROSE (Removing Obstacles to cervical ScrEening) and ensuring that 90% of women with abnormal screening tests received…

MCTC Links Rise In Teen, Adult Nicotine Poisoning In Malaysia To Vape

MCTC says Malaysia's trend in nicotine poisoning has shifted from under-5 children before 2021 to now increasing among teenagers and adults, attributing this shift to the rise of e-cigarette and vape use by youths. EVALI is also…

Heed the evidence on health system reforms

IN late 2018, a Harvard team led by Professor William Hsiao wrapped up their consultancy with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH), advising on, among other matters, deployment of the Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI) as a tactical…

Health Ministry Opens Application For Staff Who Wants To Be Part Of Gaza Med Team

The selected medical officers will also be given training covering the physical, mental, and emotional aspects before they are sent to work in the Gaza Strip.