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Influenza A outbreak under control, says Penang health exco | Malay Mail
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 8 — The Influenza A outbreak in Butterworth that affected 19 students has been contained, said Penang health executive councillor Dr Afif Bahardin. He also explained that the Influenza A virus was endemic in Pena…
Who’s Funding New Health Financing Reform? MOH Asked
The Malaysian Medical Association says there are no details about the government's new Sihat Bersama 2030 plan.
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11 JE cases reported in Sarawak last year, says Health Ministry | Malay Mail
KUCHING, Jan 7 — A total of 11 cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus infection were reported in Sarawak last year, Health Ministry’s Head Of Vector-Borne Disease, Disease Control Division, Dr Rose Nani Mudin said today. She s…
Influenza-like cases in Johor under control, says state health director | Malay Mail
JOHOR BARU, Jan 7 — The reported cases of influenza infection in Johor are still under control and showed no signs of an outbreak, said the state’s health director Dr Aman Rabu. He assured the public that his department was const…
Dzulkefly: Health Ministry is committed custodian of health for everyone | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Increased spending in the nation’s health sector and adding value to government and private healthcare services are among the Health Ministry’s biggest challenges, its minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad sai…
Tamiflu supply enough, says Health D-G as concern grows over mystery flu virus from China | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Malaysia is not short of antiviral medication to treat influenza, Health director-general Datuk Seri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today amid public anxiety over a mystery strain first detected in Wuhan, Chin…
Muslims advised to change perception that performing Haj is to cure illness or to die in Holy Land | Malay Mail
MELAKA, Jan 6 — The public perception that the Haj pilgrimage can be performed with the intention of curing illness or so that the pilgrim can die in the Holy Land needs to be corrected, said Malaysian 1440H/2019M Haj Delegation…
Prevalence of sedentary behaviour ‘relatively high’ https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/01/07/prevalence-of-sedentary-behaviour-relatively-high/ via @@theborneopost
KUALA LUMPUR: Do you sit for long hours all day? If the answer is yes, then you are at risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Numerous studies have shown that sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity can increase…
MMA: Get vaccinated to protect against influenza
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the seasonal influenza, which has already seen a rise in cases since last month.
Health Ministry cautions against purchase of fake ‘zam zam’ water | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has advised the public not to buy water labelled as zam zam water locally as it could be fake. Its director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said zam zam water is categorised a…
Spike in influenza detected, meds in short supply
There is a critical shortage of Tamiflu in hospitals, says specialist.
Wuhan pneumonia: First suspected case identified in Singapore
More than two hours a day of screen time may affect children’s mental, emotional and physical well-being, says Malaysian expert | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The excessive use of electronic gadgets by children can stunt their mental and emotional development, besides having the risk of developing short-sightedness at a young age. Dr Azura Ramlee, an ophthalmologi…
Designated smoking areas not allowed in eateries
BATU GAJAH: Food premises are not allowed to provide designated smoking areas within the business operations area. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon ...
Why Cabinet Blindly Approved Critical Allowance Paper #35
The Cabinet was debating 34 other papers before the 35th paper on ending the critical allowance for new government doctors and other professionals in the public sector.
Ministry warns against use of NSAIDs to treat children for flu
The health director-general says clinical evidence indicates that NSAIDs can increase the risk of influenza complications such as encephalitis among children.
Health insurance needs to be disrupted
Health Ministry ramping up border screenings over China influenza outbreak | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — The Health Ministry is in close contact with the World Health Organisation (WHO) over the recent influenza outbreak in Wuhan, China that saw 44 cases being reported and 11 patients remaining in critical cond…
Cancer on the rise among Malays, says Health DG
KUALA LUMPUR: Cancer cases in Malaysia have been increasing for the past 10 years, and it remains the second highest cause of death, based on the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report (MNCRR) 2012-2016.
Pneumococcal vaccination starts in June with 2020 babies, says deputy minister | Malay Mail
IPOH, Jan 3 ― The government will introduce pneumococcal vaccinations for children starting from June, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. However, Dr Lee said that only those born in 2020 onwards are entitled to the fr…