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14,266 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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Johor govt hopes gas detectors will remain placed in high-risk Pasir Gudang schools http://po.st/xI9OPP via @staronline

JOHOR BARU (Bernama): The Johor government hopes that the gas detectors used to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) will remain placed in high-risk schools in Pasir Gudang, says state Education, Human Resource, Science and T…

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DAP MP wants police probe over sale of dangerous abortion pills by medical professionals | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14— A DAP MP lodged a police report here today over the illegal sale of dangerous abortion pills, which she claimed is also being procured and sold by medical experts. Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto lodged the po…

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17 dengue hotspots detected in Subang Jaya municipality http://po.st/fZQRRl via @staronline

SUBANG JAYA: A total of 201 dengue cases were recorded within the jurisdiction of the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) during the first week of July, says Selangor Health, Welfare, Women and Family Empowerment Committee chair…

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Forced family planning - Health Ministry to conduct internal inquiry

To be held until July 26 the latest, it will involve three terms of reference, says minister.

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Family planning methods fully explained to women - minister

Dzulkefly Ahmad says programme adheres to World Health Organization guidelines.

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11 food premises ordered to close in Seremban: Exco

SEREMBAN: Eleven food premises in the district have been ordered to close for 14 days by the Negri Sembilan State Health Department for committing var...

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Anaemic women must be informed of pregnancy complications, says MMA

The Malaysian Medical Association says having children is a universal right but those at risk must be given proper advice by healthcare providers.

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About contraceptives, consent and underserved communities — John Teo | Malay Mail

JULY 12 — I am very sad to read about the recent newspaper reports about the claims of forced contraceptives on the Orang Asli communities by a memoradum submitted to the government. It’s even more distressing to note that there…

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When We Distrust Our Health Officials

When it comes to health, the lack of trust in our institutions is doubly worrying.

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Forced Orang Asli Birth Control May Be Assault

Dr Milton Lum says the Orang Asli's allegations remind him of forced sterilisation in India in the 1970s.

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Malaysia to experience population shrinkage by 2072, says Hannah Yeoh citing UN data | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, July 11 — Malaysia is expected to experience population shrinkage by 2072 if the fertility rate continues to fall from 1.9 in 2016 to 1.7 in 2050 as projected by the United Nations. Deputy Women, Family and Communi…

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Health minister: Transwoman Rania to stay on as CCM rep, no need for review | Malay Mail

SUNGKAI, July 11 — The Health Ministry will not review the appointment of transwoman Rania Zara Medina as a member of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Malaysia for the 2019-2021 session despite being pressured to do so. H…

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A world of difference between health and healthcare http://po.st/j1qH55 via @staronline

IMAGINE that you have RM100 that must be spent on either a one-month gym subscription or a month’s supply of diabetes medication.

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Show us the proof, Dr Dzulkefly on claims Orang Asli forced to take birth control https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/07/503536/show-us-proof-dr-dzulkefly-claims-orang-asli-forced-take-birth-control via @NST_Online

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Ensure safety of food for Malaysians too http://po.st/jba0VM via @staronline

From MOHIDEEN ABDUL KADER, Acting president, Consumers Association of Penang.

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Health minister: Birth control given to prevent dangerous Orang Asli pregnancies | Malay Mail

SUNGKAI, July 11 — Contraceptive injections were given to Orang Asli only in cases where pregnancy would be a health risk, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today, following claims of forced administration on the co…

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Waytha: Govt will probe allegations birth control forced on Orang Asli http://po.st/D6rokk via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The government will investigate allegations that the Orang Asli were subjected to birth control medication in the past, says P. Waytha Moorthy.

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ILI cases soar in Negri Sembilan https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/07/503434/ili-cases-soar-negri-sembilan via @NST_Online

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Fake doctor calls up women, conveys cancer 'diagnosis' and makes lewd requests

PETALING JAYA: A 39-year-old man who posed as a doctor has been arrested for allegedly making lewd phone calls to female victims.

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Another Orang Asli death recorded http://po.st/hXbCqz via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Another death relating to the measles outbreak among the Orang Asli has been reported, making it the fourth death confirmed by the Health Ministry.

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DPM: Malaysia-China partnership can boost medical health tourism, cybersecurity http://po.st/RCIATQ via @staronline

BEIJING: Malaysia hopes to establish greater bilateral cooperation with Chinese businesses in the fields of medical health tourism, cybersecurity and smart city technology, says Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

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A Malaysian doctor’s memorable moments while caring for his patients

Looking back on his 40 years of practising as a physician, the writer has found caring for his patients an emotional roller-coaster.

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Stop the rise in non-communicable diseases http://po.st/TB1NwI via @staronline

A letter from C. SATHASIVAM SITHERAVELLU, Seremban