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Health DG tells why shift system is being considered for govt clinics

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says with doctors sharing rooms, there is a need to avoid confined spaces.

Ramsay Sime Darby introduces ‘Telehealth Plus’ with virtual access for patients at home - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (June 15): Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care (RSDH) has introduced its new digital health application with virtual access to its healthcare practitioners, called "Telehealth Plus", to provide virtual consultation for pat…

Covid-19: Six new cases, death toll remains at 121

Politics and Policy: Drug firms called to embrace concept of public goods - The Edge Markets

AN experimental drug for Covid-19 has put the spotlight on barriers to treatment for millions of people on the basis of marketing decisions by pharmaceutical companies.Malaysia has been excluded from a list of 127 nations that ca…

Travellers entering Labuan must go through Covid-19 checks, says state Health Dept | Malay Mail

LABUAN, June 18 ― All travellers from within Malaysian must undergo Covid-19 checks at the Labuan ferry terminals (ro-ro and express) and Labuan Airport when entering the island during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) p…

What can a politician offer to advance Malaysia’s reproductive healthcare? Activists ask of newest LPPKN chairman | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Perikatan Nasional government’s recent appointment of Parit MP Datuk Mohd Nizar Zakaria as chairman of the National Population and Family Development Board has shaken several sexual and reproductive he…

Rationing healthcare the karipap way

There are hard choices to make in this era of new normal.

Covid-19: Two immigration staff among latest cases in detention depot cluster

UPDATED 6.10PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health Ministry records 14 new cases, total recoveries now at 8,000.

Experts concerned over Malaysians’ attitude towards virus risk

Medical groups to meet PM over new shift system in health clinics

UiTM, IJN tie-up offers cardiothoracic post-grad programme

According to a report from the Health Ministry, Malaysia needs about 160 cardiothoracic surgeons to achieve a ratio of one to 200,000 people. Currently, the country is lagging far behind with only 60 cardiothoracic specialists, r…

Health DG: Dexamethasone should only be used on severe Covid-19 patients

Dr Noor Hisham: 10 new Covid-19 cases, 7 involved local transmission among Malaysians | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia has recorded 10 new Covid-19 cases today, of which only seven were local transmissions between Malaysians, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said. Out of the 10 cases reported,…

Ismail Sabri: Meetings and seminars now allowed, but no buffets for participants

No outbreak, old folks home says after infection detected

It says the source of infection can be traced to an asymptomatic patient who came into close contact with another resident.

Temperature guns may not tell the truth, businesses warned

An expert warns of inappropriate use and overuse of thermometer guns.

Most healthcare workers against new shift system, says medical group

The Malaysian Medical Association says many fear it will increase their workload as well as work-related stress.

Covid-19: Malaysia records highest single-day jump in recoveries of 333, active cases drop to 651 http://www.edgeprop.my/content/1697846/covid-19-malaysia-records-highest-single-day-jump-recoveries-333-active-cases-drop-651 #EdgeProp.my #theEdge via @twitterdev

KUALA LUMPUR (June 16): Malaysia reported its highest single-day jump in Covid-19 recoveries to 333 cases today, far outpacing the 11 new infections r...

Verify with district health office if suspicious about Covid-19 checks, Dr Noor Hisham says after impostor allegation | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Members of the public can contact their local district health office or even the police to check the validity of public health official carrying out Covid-19 monitoring in their neighbourhoods. “For verifi…

Double-shift system to be tested at clinics, says Noor Hisham

Officials to study the need for more staffing if clinic hours are extended as a way to reduce congestion.

No free Covid-19 test for all, says Health DG

CORONAVIRUS | Only those falling within certain groups will be eligible for the test in government health facilities.

MOH zooms in on re-emerging cluster at Kuala S'gor old folks home

CORONAVIRUS | The latest case at the home is among the 41 new cases today.

Health minister says second wave of dengue from this month to September | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba today said that his ministry has predicted a second wave of dengue fever to happen this month which would last till September. In a statement issued in conjunction…

Covid-19 spike: 41 new cases, death toll remains at 121