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Japanese Encephalitis in Malaysia
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 According to the Malaysia Ministry of Health, from January 1 to July 13, a total of 15 Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases reported in Malaysia involved three (3) JE death cases, two (2) in Sarawak and one (1…
Sabah to look into health card forgery after arrest of govt medical assistant
Sabah Health and Well-being Minister Frankie Poon says the alleged issuance of the forged cards to public eateries is a cause for concern as it affects the health of consumers.
Pharmaniaga appoints five new members to its board, effective July 17 https://www.nst.com.my/business/2019/07/505115/pharmaniaga-appoints-five-new-members-its-board-effective-july-17 via @NST_Online
Pig farmers given two months to improve biosecurity, prevent African Swine Fever, deputy minister says | Malay Mail
SEPANG, July 17 — Swine breeders nationwide have been given two months to improve biosecurity on their farms in an effort to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), although Malaysia is still reported to be free of the d…
Health D-G: Taiwanese dental schools were never recognised under approved list http://po.st/ICt3Kj via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: Basic dental qualifications from Taiwanese dental schools were never recognised under the Dental Act 1971, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Health authorities closely monitoring JE cases - DG
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The situation regarding Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases in Malaysia including in Sabah is being closely monitored by the Health Ministry and state health departments, Health Director-General Da…
Malaysia has second highest road deaths in Western Pacific https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/07/18/malaysia-has-second-highest-road-deaths-in-western-pacific/ via @@theborneopost
MIRI: Malaysia has the second highest road accident deaths among 21 countries in the Western Pacific region in 2018 according to World Health Organization (WHO). Deputy director of Sarawak Health Department (Public Health ) Dr Ro…
Doctors: While birth control protects Orang Asli women from high-risk pregnancies, they must not be forced | Malay Mail
KOTA KINABALU, July 17 — Medical experts specialising in reproductive health say it is common for doctors to prescribe birth control for women who may be at risk of complications during pregnancy. In rural communities, poor nutri…
Two abortion pill products sold online not registered with Health Ministry, says Health DG | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The abortion pills “misoprostol” and “mifepristone” are not registered with the Health Ministry of Malaysia (KKM) and are not permitted to be sold on the Malaysian market, said the KKM today. Health direct…
Audit finds Malaysian hospitals understaffed, underfunded and overcrowded - The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): The emergency and trauma department (ETD) at Malaysian hospitals are understaffed, overcrowded, underfunded and do not have enough equipment to provide proper levels of care.The latest audit report by the…
Amid debate over regulating price of medicine in Malaysia, cost of HIV drugs hits record low | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A single prescription of a generic antiretroviral therapy (ART) drug for HIV treatment once cost nearly RM2,000 in federal subsidies. At government...
Comprehensive treatment services available for M'sian haj pilgrims in Madinah http://po.st/UhmW61 via @staronline
MADINAH (Bernama): Malaysian haj pilgrims do not have to worry about health facilities because the Tabung Haji Board (TH) and the Saudi Arabian government have provided complete health treatment services.
Hepatitis C: Free screening campaign nationwide by Health Ministry | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Health Ministry will organise the largest free “test-and-treat” screening for hepatitis C for all Malaysians. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said, there will be over 100 speciall…
Five Perak alcohol-poisoning cases positive for methanol, says health exco | Malay Mail
PUSING, July 15 — State Health, Consumer Affairs, National Integration and Human Resources Committee chairman A. Sivanesan today confirmed that out of the 28 samples taken from alcohol-poisoning cases in the state, five tested po…
Educators wants vaping among students to be addressed immediately | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The issue of ‘vaping’ which is seen to be increasingly prevalent among students is worrying, with recent reports that even primary school pupils...