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Health Ministry: Meds supply stable, enough to treat HFMD surge https://t.co/gyOMteA9tz — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 3, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Malaysia’s supply of pharmaceutical products was adequate and capable of meeting the surge in demand due to hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases,...

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No supply shortage of medicines, ministry says https://t.co/q42bibwJPi — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 3, 2022

The health ministry says manufacturers have also increased their production capacity to fulfill the increased demand.

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Complementary health screening for specific PERKESO contributors in Malaysia, effective 1 June 2022 https://t.co/OvWhjOwri4 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 3, 2022

"For workers who want to check eligibility and make a HSP health screening, they can register by downloading the SEHATi (HEALTHY) mobile app," as shared in the organisation's statement.

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Private Covid-19 vaccination cost includes other charges, says deputy health minister | Malay Mail https://t.co/kOCYr1Z1Y9 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 2, 2022

PUTRAJAYA, June 2 — The cost of Covid-19 vaccination service at private facilities includes the price of the vaccine and several charges set by the private hospital and medical...

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Stop panic buying of medicines, MMA tells public https://t.co/pTpBSEXIra — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 2, 2022

The Malaysian Medical Association says there has been an 'unprecedented' demand for common medications brought on by the high incidence of Omicron infections.

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Malaysia Facing Medicine Shortages, Potential Price Hikes From China Lockdowns, Russia-Ukraine War https://t.co/K3i5TaD6PW — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 2, 2022

Malaysian pharmaceutical suppliers expect worsening shortages not only of OTC drugs, but medicines across all therapeutic segments in the mid- to long-term.

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The Case For Cancer Care Reform In Malaysia https://t.co/nrchFUs1oJ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 2, 2022

Experts moot a more efficient way of sourcing for cheaper cancer drugs, making minor legislative amendments to improve access to early treatment, and improving resource-sharing between public and private facilities.

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The Palace of the Golden Horses will be transformed to accommodate medical tourism | New Straits Times https://t.co/geqLgiSc8N — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 2, 2022

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Study: Universal Salt Iodisation effective in bringing S’wak population’s iodine status to ideal level https://t.co/Mx6gvWoF4X — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 1, 2022

KUCHING (June 1): Sarawak has progressed from a state of borderline iodine adequacy before the introduction of Universal Salt Iodisation (USI) to one in which the population’s iodine status is now at an ideal level, a study showe…

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Future Generations On MySejahtera From Birth? https://t.co/gdITLBNJcG — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 1, 2022

Khairy Jamaluddin also moots granting third-party entities access to anonymised MySejahtera user data and health records to analyse for solutions.

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Covid: 33 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated https://t.co/SSUfNlBy0z — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 1, 2022

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Nurses are overworked, underpaid and unappreciated https://t.co/VhPXewWLJm — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jun 1, 2022

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HWCITF To Meet Hartal Doktor Kontrak Tonight https://t.co/XgNAhESBY7 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

Hartal Doktor Kontrak says it will propose to the Healthcare Work Culture Improvement Task Force to create a transparent grievance management system and how to encourage junior doctors to come forward on workplace bullying or sex…

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PICKids ends today, 33pct fully vaccinated against Covid-19 | New Straits Times https://t.co/nXBziiaMCy — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

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Why menthol cigarettes are doubly dangerous https://t.co/ot2oxlpCK0 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

Menthol-flavoured cigarettes or vaping products mask the harm of such products with their cooling sensation.

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Govt not controlling Covid-19 vaccine prices at private health facilities https://t.co/YpNv5PdaSX — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

The cost of vaccination, including consultancy charges, vaccine price and consumables, depended entirely on the private health facilities that offered the services.

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Dr Noor Hisham: Dengue cases on the rise in Selangor https://t.co/TwOqThGj7j — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

PUTRAJAYA, May 31 — The number of dengue fever cases in Selangor has gone up by 270 cases bringing the total to 920 cases in the 20th Epidemiology Week (ME) from May 15 to...

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Malaysia needs independent commission on climate change, says health expert https://t.co/1yuDgc03HM — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

Dr Milton Lum says the commission is needed to keep track of the nation’s progress in becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

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Health Ministry to consider employing trained nurses from abroad, says deputy minister https://t.co/iVCeB7URC4 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will consider the request of the Association of Private Hospitals, Malaysia (APHM) to allow employing trained nurses from...

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HFMD cases up by 19% in a week https://t.co/Q29Eeivdzs — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

A total of 18,602 cases were reported in the past week compared to 15,548 earlier.

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Malaysia will, barring some caveats, ‘absolutely not’ close its borders again, says health minister https://t.co/O0YEqGDHlN — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

Khairy Jamaluddin, Malaysia's health minister, says the country must send a signal to the world that it's open for business and isn't backtracking on that.

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HFMD: Three cases admitted to ICU so far, says Health D-G https://t.co/a48rmpSo88 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 31, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Out of 65,535 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) reported as of May 28 this year, only three were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) ward...