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More info about Covid-19 test kits needed, says MMA

Head of doctors' group says the authorities must be more transparent about the various kits already approved.

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KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 14 Covid-19 new cases were reported today, with 11 of them being local transmissions while the remaining three were import cases. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this takes the…

Verification mandatory for overseas grads seeking registration with medical council

This does not apply to medical practitioners who registered with the MMC before June 1, 2020.

'Brilliant' Malaysian cardiologist becomes an Oxford don

Health DG Noor Hisham says Masliza Mahmod's perseverance and deep passion in clinical research made her an outstanding academic.

IGP: 532 individuals traced for second Covid-19 test | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 ― A total of 532 individuals who went through home quarantine (Home Surveillance Order) but failed to go for the second Covid-19 screening has been traced,” said Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Abdul Ha…

Covid-19 claims another Malaysian life, Health Ministry says eight new cases today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Malaysia’s death toll from Covid-19 went up to 122 today with the death of a 72-year-old Malaysian man. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah who made the announcement today said the deceas…

‘We’ll focus on screening high-risk groups’

After False Negative Results, MOH Reviews Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Tests

Over 68,000 antigen rapid test kits (RTK) have been run, of which 166 tested positive for coronavirus.

KPJ says occupancy rate already recovering from April's MCO-driven lows - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): KPJ Healthcare Bhd, which saw its occupancy rate drop significantly during the Movement Control Order (MCO) as many chose to delay hospital visits for check-ups and surgeries, is confident the figure will r…

Covid-19 sees more kidney patients opting for home-based dialysis

This should be good news to the health ministry, which has long tried to encourage the option.

What Happened To Malaysia’s Pneumococcal Vaccination Programme?

The government allocated RM60 million in Budget 2020 for pneumococcal vaccination that was supposed to start in June.

Malaysia to have drive-in cinemas soon

DRIVE-IN cinemas may be opening in Malaysia soon, if the operators adhere to the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs).Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said both the Communications and Mul…

Five Local Covid-19 Cases Reported, Kuching Loses Green Status

The source of infection for two new cases in Kuching is still under investigation.

Explore the field of medical tech, youths told

CYBERJAYA: Youths have been urged to innovate and create new products in the field of medical technology to improve access to medical facilities nationwide.

Not much protein: Malaysian expert highlights myths, risks of swallowing semen | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Swallowing one’s semen may have erotic pleasure for some, but others may find it gross and unacceptable. Choosing to swallow, spit out or even refrain from touching your partner’s load is totally a persona…

Hemp seeds yet to arrive - Noor Azmi

There is still a lot of paperwork before MOH can consider allowing hemp cultivation.

MOH recognises media role in fighting COVID-19

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Keep your guard up, Covid-19 fight not over yet, health minister tells Malaysians | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, July 9 — The time has come for the people to shoulder the responsibility of being “frontliners” in the fight against Covid-19, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said this meant that the people had t…

Amid HIV and Covid-19 trials, Malaysia’s Dr Adeeba is first Asian president of International AIDS Society | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 – Infectious diseases specialist Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman has been appointed president of the International AIDS Society (IAS), making her the first Asian to assume the leadership role. Dr Adeeba, wh…

Dr Noor Hisham: No local Covid-19 infections in Malaysia for second consecutive day, total recoveries hit 97.9pc | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Health Ministry has announced that 13 Covid-19-related cases were discharged from hospital today, bringing the total cumulative number of recoveries to 8,499 cases or 97.9 per cent of all total cases. I…

Health Ministry declares end to KL cleaning firm Covid-19 cluster | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today announced the end of another Covid-19 cluster involving a cleaning company based in Kuala Lumpur. “The KL cleaning company cluster was detected af…

Cancer patients face treatment delays due to Covid-19

Starbucks Malaysia treats autistic artist who drew the Health DG portrait to 'Coffee Chat' and gifts | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — A portrait of the Malaysia Health Director-General Datuk Seri Dr Noor Hisham drawn on a Starbucks cup delighted the social media last Thursday. And the passionate artist in 27-year-old Luqman Hakim who is a…

Three more Japanese Encephalitis cases in Penang, says state health chief | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, July 8 — Three more cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) were detected today in Penang, bringing to six the total number of cases so far. State Agriculture, Agro-based, Rural Development and Health Committee chairman…