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Ease hospital crowding with 2 shifts at govt clinics, says doctors' group

MMA president foresees faster service when the burnout suffered by doctors and nurses is reduced.

SUPP Education Bureau: Dental schools were previously recognised by govt, backs up claim with evidence https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/07/31/supp-education-bureau-dental-schools-were-previously-recognised-by-govt-backs-up-claim-with-evidence/ via @@theborneopost

SIBU: The Education Bureau of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has stood its ground, saying that the seven dental schools in Taiwan had previously been recognised by the government. In a press conference this morning, Dud…

Health Ministry plans to have Nuclear Medicine Dept at Sg Petani Cancer Specialist Centre | Malay Mail

PORT DICKSON, July 31 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) plans to establish a Nuclear Medicine Department at the Sungai Petani Cancer Specialist Centre in Kedah, in order to provide better services and treatments for patients in the…

Malaysia, Philippines sign MoU to collaborate on healthcare - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to collaborate in various areas of healthcare through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here today.The Heath Ministry in a statement said the MoU w…

Minister: 157 hospitals recognised as baby-friendly | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A total of 137 government hospitals and 20 private hospitals nationwide have been recognised as baby-friendly, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a statement in conjunction with the Wor…

20 ambulances for Malaysian pilgrims https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/07/508150/20-ambulances-malaysian-pilgrims via @NST_Online

Fighting HIV globally: Dr Adeeba to become first Asian to head International AIDS Society | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, July 29 — As if her huge plate of work was not enough, Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman is now taking on another important task. As the president-elect of the International AIDS Society (IAS). Her appointment also…

Dr Dzulkefly: Creation of efficient healthcare financing system to take place in stages http://po.st/axo6WF via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's goal is to see the creation of an efficient healthcare financing system that will benefit the people, with reforms to take place in stages.

More than 850 medical graduates quit in past 3 years, says minister

There are currently 44 hospitals providing housemanship for medical graduates.

How anti-vaxxers endanger everyone's health

The rate of MMR jabs has dropped to a worrying 89% with rising numbers of well-educated people using social media to campaign against vaccination and modern medicine.

Health Ministry: New act on vape, electronic cigarette, shisha | Malay Mail

SERI ISKANDAR, July 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will draw up a new act to supervise the usage of tobacco, vape, electronic cigarettes and shisha. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said that the act which was named th…

Dengue cases up by 89.5% from January to July 2019, says Health Minister http://po.st/X9t98U via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 72,356 dengue cases were reported from January to July this year, an 89.5% increase from the same period last year, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Don't share personal toiletry items to avoid risk of hepatitis, says Health Ministry http://po.st/y4IzJC via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Personal toiletry items and grooming tools such as toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers and even nail polish should not be shared to avoid the risk of getting hepatitis.

‘Most Malaysians see obesity as cosmetic issue’ http://po.st/1vOX68 via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are not compelled to watch their weight through healthy eating and regular exercise because many view obesity as a cosmetic issue rather than a serious health problem.

Health minister: Probe on claims of forced birth control on Orang Asli women completed, full report soon | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The internal inquiry into allegations of Orang Asli women in Perak being forced to accept birth control treatments has been completed, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said the rep…

People at heart http://po.st/fYjE3Z via @staronline

DUE to celebrate its 35th anniver­sary next year, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) in Selangor has become a trusted household name for not only Subang Jaya residents, but also patients across Malaysia and in select foreign marke…

Investing in eliminating hepatitis https://po.st/waFvNE via @staronline

From PROFESSOR DR ROSMAWATI MOHAMED, Consultant hepatologist, University Malaya Medical Centre.

Unreported suicide bids on the rise http://po.st/K93Ai4 via @staronline

GEORGE TOWN: Unreported suicide attempts along the two Penang Bridges are on the rise with the total number easily eclipsing the official statistics.

Battle of the bulge is winnable http://po.st/uN2WBy via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The battle of the bulge may seem daunting, but the Health Ministry believes it is not an unwinnable fight.

Threefold increase in PJ dengue cases http://po.st/PI4lq2 via @staronline

DENGUE cases increased by a whopping 301% in Petaling Jaya compared to the same period last year.

New law needed to control e-cigarettes, vape, shisha, says social activist http://po.st/YCt4Ku via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: A new bill should be proposed to control the use of electronic cigarettes, vape and shisha, says social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Ministry enforcement team confiscates ‘ghost smoke’ candy from wholesaler in Masai | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, July 25 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) enforcement team seized 150 packets of “Ghost Smoke” candy from a wholesaler in Masai, near here, yesterday. Johor KPDNHEP director Mohd Hairul A…

Tackling loneliness among the elderly https://t.co/XoeQqNm3kJ via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Loneliness and other mental health issues among the elderly need to be looked into as the country becomes an ageing nation by 2030.

Health minister: Outcome of forensic tests on 12 Kelantan Orang Asli skeletons due today | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — The forensic team examining the skeletons of 12 Orang Asli exhumed from Kampung Kuala Koh, Kelantan, will meet today to deliver a conclusion from their findings, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad s…