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Netizens slam ‘arrogant’ MP in interview with health news portal https://t.co/BxTyiRi7YH — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 7, 2023

First-term DAP MP Howard Lee was asked about his thoughts on public health issues.

‘Doctors Can See Something Is Not Going Right’: FPMPAM https://t.co/nQ2MHLUrPF — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 7, 2023

FPMPAM, noting that the unity government has now passed its first 100 days, calls for a royal commission on health care: “As doctors, we can clearly see that something is not going right. Has the MOH been on autopilot all these y…

Medical Assistant Shortage Forcing Zone Closures In Kepala Batas Hospital’s Emergency Room https://t.co/CGYLZsql3I — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 7, 2023

Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad reveals that a severe shortage of medical assistants (PPPs) has led to the closure of the screening zone in Kepala Batas Hospital's ED; there are no PPPs in the asthma bay/ Covid zone, and on…

Indonesians spend billions on healthcare overseas, mainly in Malaysia https://t.co/80fvv1GihU — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 7, 2023

JAKARTA: Indonesians spent 165 trillion rupiah (US$10.7 billion) per year for medical treatment abroad, especially in Malaysia, President Joko Widodo ...

Audit: Over Five Million COVAX Vaccine Doses Yet To Arrive https://t.co/4W4Mim7hMv — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 6, 2023

Malaysia has yet to receive 5.08 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from the COVAX facility, as of August 2022, despite having paid RM94 million upfront for nearly 6.5 million doses agreed under Gavi, according to the Auditor-General…

Covid-19: 44.8 million Comirnaty vaccine doses administered in Malaysia, says Health Minister https://t.co/eMWLenYFPZ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 6, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 44.8 million doses of Comirnaty (Pfizer) Covid-19 vaccines were administered in the country, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Malaysia’s medical news roundup: Ivermectin, telemedicine and more https://t.co/kTYPg8c7hd — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 5, 2023

References:https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/02/772787/malaysias-study-ineffectiveness-ivermectin-treatment-now-medical-journalhttps://www.malaymail.co...

Timing is Everything: Afternoon Exercise May Lower Risk of Premature Death from Heart Disease https://t.co/KFGWf1NjMW — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 5, 2023

Reference:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36546-5

Audit Finds Valuable Medical Equipment Stored Haphazardly In MOH Hospitals https://t.co/YEsTO2OysR — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 5, 2023

The AG's Report found improper storage of valuable medical equipment in MOH hospitals in 2022 that raises risk of damage to assets, including syringe pumps and infusion pumps stacked on the floor in Ampang Hospital and ventilator…

JPA Released Me From My Bond — Dr JJ https://t.co/V6jks7F9KP — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 5, 2023

JPA released Dr JJ, a contract medical officer working at a public hospital in Selangor, from his bond today on March 3 after he wrote to CodeBlue two days ago, asking to be released from his bond. "I feel more hopeful today than…

https://t.co/Qa2eAZrdia — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 4, 2023

3 March 2023 | On February 17, Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH) formed a strategic alliance with Firefly, a low-cost carrier subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, to promote medical tourism to Penang. Th…

Health minister says 18 MoH facilities in Johor affected by floods | Malay Mail https://t.co/hiQLS6UiIL — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 4, 2023

SERDANG, March 4 — A total of 18 facilities belonging to the Ministry of Health (MOH) have been affected by the current floods in Johor, said Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She...

Dr Zaliha: 14,426 kidney patients received dialysis treatment last year https://t.co/oh6D7vOMix — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 4, 2023

SEREMBAN, March 4 — A total of 14,426 kidney patients underwent dialysis treatments at government hospitals last year, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. From that...

Report: 41% Of Malaysia’s Adults Will Be Obese By 2035 https://t.co/VcwT9GWuso — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 4, 2023

Malaysia is set to experience a “very high” increase in adult and child obesity rates, warns World Obesity Atlas 2023. The report projects an economic impact on GDP of 2.8% or USD20 billion by 2035.

Join the Fight Against Obesity: Celebrating World Obesity Day https://t.co/tLex1wMGQ8 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 4, 2023

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‘Same Programmes, But New Label’: Medical Officer, Selangor https://t.co/wwBel7ucDh — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 2, 2023

A primary care medical officer working in a klinik kesihatan in Selangor says introducing multiple programmes that are similar to existing ones, but with a new label, stretches existing staff to their limits without additional wo…

Deputy PM Claims Hospitals Are Overcrowded Due To Unhealthy Lifestyles Led By M'sians https://t.co/l99qRQcElD via @saysdotcom — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 2, 2023

He states that it also may be due to the upgrade in quality of public healthcare facilities and services.

Covid-19 Watch: 217 new cases, says Health Ministry https://t.co/SmyNbhZyP5 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 2, 2023

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 217 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday (March 1), says the Health Ministry.

Ipsos poll: Over one in two Malaysians say ‘live and let live’ on transgender persons https://t.co/ANluUYbA7Z — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 2, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Over half of Malaysian respondents agreed that transgender individuals should be able to live their lives as they wished and without interference,...

Public-Private Partnerships: Key To Improving Health Care Delivery In Malaysia – Aurelius Healthcare https://t.co/IZHbga2xNu — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 1, 2023

Public-private partnerships are essential in improving Malaysia’s health care system and enhancing the country’s reputation as a hub for world-class health care services.

Health tip: Flood safety info https://t.co/n41I8zjtyb. Please share and retweet — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 1, 2023

Banjir/Flood season! What to do to keep safe and healthy. Adapted from WHO https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/how-do-i-protect-my-health-in-a-flood Our Journey Ends Here by Spheriá | https://soundcloud.com/s…

Mental, physical health concern now nearly on par for Malaysians, Ipsos survey shows https://t.co/H9yx0dsym8 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 1, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Malaysians’ concern about their mental health have reached nearly the same level as that of their physical condition, according to a new Ipsos...

Pharmaniaga’s PN17 classification a wake up call for pharma sector, says Galen Centre https://t.co/Cm6u02hmDh — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Mar 1, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR (March 1): Pharmaniaga Bhd’s inclusion into Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd’s Practice Note 17 classification of financially distressed companies represents a wake up call for the pharmaceutical sector.In a statement o…