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This is how MoH plans to deal with effect of climate change on health | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 — The Health Ministry plans to deal with the effect of climate change on health by narrowing down the area of focus to tackle the problem and by strengthening ties between various stakeholders. Health Minister…
BAT Malaysia urges govt to consult tobacco industry on e-cigarette laws amid US vaping deaths | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Bhd (BAT) hopes that the government will consult with the industry players on the move to introduce new laws that would regulate e-cigarettes, or also known as vape. Man…
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This is how MoH plans to deal with effect of climate change on health | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 — The Health Ministry plans to deal with the effect of climate change on health by narrowing down the area of focus to tackle the problem and by...
What happens when you breathe in haze year after year? Doctors explain | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The most severe episode of the annual haze season in recent years has increased concerns about regular and prolonged exposure to the chronic air pollution among Malaysians. While immediate health risks suc…
Haze-related diseases rise by 40%, says Health DG http://po.st/QVm0JN via @staronline
LABUAN (Bernama): The number of patients seeking treatment for conjunctivitis, asthma and skin rashes rose by 40% nationwide due to the prolonged haze.
Haze: 57 schools in Kuala Langat, Klang districts to close Monday (Sept 23) after API exceeds 200 http://po.st/C2cipU via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: Fifty-seven schools in Kuala Langat and Klang districts will close on Monday (Sept 23) after the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings went over the 200 mark.
Change, wash face masks after four to six hours to prevent infections, advises Health Ministry | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — With the current haze blanketing the nation, it is best for the public to either change or wash their face masks after using them for between four and six hours, to prevent infections. The Health Ministry’…
Malaysian study suggests fats not major heart disease culprit
The study shows restricting carbohydrate consumption may be more beneficial to heart health than restricting total fat consumption.
Haze an emergency when API levels exceed 500 http://po.st/JxTlAZ via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: A state of haze emergency (darurat jerebu) will be declared when the air pollutant index (API) exceeds 500, said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).
Saving Mothers lives, How much is it Worth? — John Teo | Malay Mail
SEPTEMBER 21 — Recently the WHO together with its partner agencies published the World Maternal Mortality report 2000 to 2017. This is an extensive report detailing the trends of mothers dying in pregnancy, analysis of its causes…
NIOSH to distribute N95 masks around S’gor, Putrajaya and Negri Sembilan today
PETALING JAYA: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be distributing N95 masks around the areas of Selangor, Putrajaya...
MMA: Better service from contract medical staff http://po.st/m5a8ON via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR: Contract positions provide less stability and certainty to workers but house officers (HOs) have been found to be performing more professionally and with greater enthusiasm to ensure they get a permanent position, s…
Health Ministry: Haze causing a spike in respiratory diseases | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The continuous haze situation in the country has resulted in a jump in the number of respiratory problems in affected areas. Monitoring by the Health Ministry at 31 sentinel clinics found soaring cases of…
UN: More Mothers Die In Malaysia Than Singapore
Malaysia's maternal mortality ratio (MMR) was 29 in 2017, higher than Singapore's 8.
Seremban Health Dept orders six eateries to close due to unhygienic conditions | Malay Mail
SEREMBAN, Sept 20 ― A total of six food premises in the area have been ordered to close for 14 days by the state Health Department for various offences including operating in unhygienic conditions. The temporary closure order was…
Haze from overseas cost Malaysia RM1.57b in 2013, UKM study shows
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia suffered RM1.57 billion in healthcare and loss of income opportunities in 2013 due to smoke from forest fires in Indonesia, according to a research paper published by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysi…
Haze: 2,646 schools to close on Friday (Sept 20) http://po.st/IXD9JF via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: A total of 2,646 schools will be closed on Friday (Sept 20) due to the haze situation, affecting over 1.7 million students.
Health Ministry investigating leak of patient records http://po.st/C6GcwA via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is investigating reports of a data leak involving the patient records of nearly 20,000 Malaysians.
Not enough child neurologists in country, says health minister
Currently, there are only 22 child neurologists, with only nine of them working in government hospitals.
BCG unable to prevent TB in adults http://po.st/OY2Cxp via @staronline
GEORGE TOWN: The little round scar on your left upper arm – your BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccination – will not stop you from being infected with tuberculosis (TB) as an adult.
Prioritise workers’ health now or pay future price, employers told amid prolonged haze | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 ― With no end in sight for the recurring haze season, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) have urged employers to take a more proactive role in ensuring that their workers’ health is not adversely aff…
Report: Almost 20,000 medical records of Malaysians available online | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18— Medical records of millions of patients around the world, including that of almost 20,000 Malaysians are freely available on the internet, and accessible...
DOSH acts against 40 employers for non-compliance https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/09/18/dosh-acts-against-40-employers-for-non-compliance/ via @@theborneopost
KUCHING: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Dosh) has taken action against 50 employers for non-compliance of occupational safety and health laws and regulations. Its Sarawak director Dr Nor Halim Hasan said as at…