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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.

Youth Minister Hannah Confirms Tobacco GEG Found Unconstitutional

KBS Minister Hannah Yeoh acknowledges that the government finds the tobacco/ vape GEG to be unconstitutional: "A law that’s unenforceable and unconstitutional will cost the government millions. Not supporting GEG does not mean I…

Only One In Four See Need For Pneumococcal Vaccination In Elderly, At-Risk Individuals

UM associate professor Dr Pang Yong Kek highlights low awareness of pneumococcal vaccination for the elderly and immunocompromised, with only 24% recognising the need for vaccinating older people and 26% for adults with medical c…

MOH To Procure 590 Ambulances In Phases From Next Year, Says Lukanisman

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says many vehicles belonging to the health ministry have experienced increased mileage due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in some ambulances being out of service, exacer…

Malaysia's Diabetes Epidemic: Urgent Call for Health Revolution

Its serious. The Diabetic epidemic News source https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/11/14/interactive--it039s-not-sweet-news-for-malaysia-as-diabetes-becomes-more-common

Health Inspectors Oppose Placing Public Health Medicine Specialists In Local Councils

Six health inspector groups have lambasted a proposal to place public health medicine specialists in local councils to fight dengue, ahead of an MOH meeting tomorrow with local authorities, saying this will hurt career developmen…

It's not sweet news for Malaysia as diabetes becomes more common

We are No.1 in Asean for diabetes, with a large increase in prevalence. In line with World Diabetes Day, we look at how the disease has affected Malaysians and what we can do.

Decoupling GEG From Tobacco Bill Violates Child Rights: Family Medicine Specialists

The Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists’ Association says Cabinet’s decision to delay the tobacco bill and to decouple the GEG from the bill shows the government’s failure to protect child rights, as enshrined in the CRC ratifi…

Deputy health minister: RM2m to stop ceiling condensation at Sibu Hospital

SIBU, Nov 14 — The government has approved RM2 million to resolve ceiling condensation at Sibu Hospital, said Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. The deputy health minister said an...

KKM sedia gerakkan pasukan perubatan ke Palestin

Penghantaran pasukan berkenaan masih belum dibenarkan kerana mengambil kira keadaan semasa peperangan yang berlaku di kawasan itu.

A Journey Of Hope: A Malaysian's Inspiring Battle Against Cancer https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/malaysia/2023/11/11/a-journey-of-hope-a-malaysians-inspiring-battle-against-cancer/ via @therakyatpost

Despite facing numerous challenges, Siaw's resilience and passion for helping others remained unwavering.

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Mandatory vaccine claims ‘baseless’, says health DG

Rumours spread online that Malaysians would be forcibly administered an ‘ISR shot’.

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Sime Darby confirms sale of healthcare business to Columbia Asia Healthcare for RM5.7 bil cash

Sime Darby Bhd on Friday confirmed that the group and its Australian partner are selling Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd (RSDH) to Columbia Asia Healthcare Sdn Bhd for RM5.7 billion cash. This marks Sime Darby's exit from t…

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An ode to all women doctors, silent superheroes

Here’s how this newly-launched tech in M’sia for early breast cancer screening works

It's available in 48 clinics across Malaysia now.

AI Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Sudden Cardiac Death Prediction for Global Health

Ref:https://newsroom.heart.org/news/artificial-intelligence-may-help-predict-possibly-prevent-sudden-cardiac-death

Tolong kongsi: Melindungi Nyawa Berharga: Mencegah Kematian Bayi Tertinggal Dalam Kereta

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PETALING JAYA: A two-year-old baby girl died after she was accidentally left in a vehicle for more than seven hours.

HR minister: About RM350m spent annually to finance treatment of kidney patients

IPOH, Nov 7 — The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) spends about RM350 million annually to finance the treatment costs of contributors suffering from kidney disease. Human...

Columbia Asia to buy Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care

Columbia Asia, a South-East Asian healthcare firm backed by TPG, has emerged as the frontrunner to buy Malaysia-based private hospitals operator Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care for US$1.5bil, according to sources.