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Another four chikungunya cases reported in Alor Setar Read more at

ALOR SETAR (Bernama): The Kedah Health Department has identified another area infected with the chikungunya virus with the detection of four cases in Simpang Kuala, here.

Help with doctors’ licence applications

From DATUK DR MOHD KHAIRI YAKUB, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Medical Council.

Learn from India’s experience in controlling medicine prices

India’s experience with price controls shows that in healthcare, there are no quick fixes.

Doctors’ long wait for licence http://po.st/HX9iD5 via @staronline

From Hope for a better tomorrow, Penang.

Students from eight more Johor schools experience breathing difficulties, nausea | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, June 24 — Students at eight more schools in Pasir Gudang, here, are believed to have experienced breathing difficulties and vomiting, early this morning. Among the schools which were believed to be affected included S…

Drug addicts now seen as people to be treated, not punished | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — Drug addicts in this country are no longer seen as criminals who must be punished but are patients in need of treatment and rehabilitation. This follows a discussion between the Home Ministry (KDN) and the He…

Kedah Health director: Nine more chikungunya cases recorded in Alor Setar | Malay Mail

ALOR SETAR, June 24 — Nine more cases of chikungunya were recorded in Alor Setar, bringing the total to 23 cases suspected to be infected with the disease after displaying symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rashes. Kedah Hea…

Kedah Health director: Nine more chikungunya cases recorded in Alor Setar | Malay Mail

ALOR SETAR, June 24 — Nine more cases of chikungunya were recorded in Alor Setar, bringing the total to 23 cases suspected to be infected with the disease after displaying symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rashes. Kedah Hea…

Sustainable health goals https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2019/06/498543/sustainable-health-goals via @NST_Online

Govt launches sexual awareness videos aimed at teaching children about safe, unsafe touches https://t.co/JLPGsJkV68 via @staronline

PUTRAJAYA: The government has launched a series of videos to teach young children on sexual awareness, particularly involving safe and bad touches, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Govt launches sexual awareness videos aimed at teaching children about safe, unsafe touches http://po.st/AF2zd3 via @staronline

PUTRAJAYA: The government has launched a series of videos to teach young children on sexual awareness, particularly involving safe and bad touches, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Unsung Angels: Receiving Support And Relief With An Assuring Embrace | Star2.com http://po.st/yrO5hf via @po_st

In the final part of our series on palliative care, patients share how Hospis Malaysia has helped them manage their pain and symptoms, which has improved their quality of life.

Double tax deduction for Niosh courses https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/06/498236/double-tax-deduction-niosh-courses via @NST_Online

Orang Asli advised to give priority to modern medicine

No mercy for hardcore smokers from Jan 1, says deputy minister | Malay Mail

IPOH, June 22 — Beginning January 1 next year, the government will not hesitate to fine individuals found smoking at public eateries. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye stressed that since the educational enforcement period…

In Pasir Gudang, schools ordered closed for two days due to possible air pollution | Malay Mail

PASIR GUDANG, June 22 — Three schools and two pre-schools have been ordered to be closed for two days, starting tomorrow here as a safety measure following possible air pollution in the Taman Mawar area here. The affected schools…

Only four Orang Asli still at Hulu Terengganu Hospital, says Kelantan Health Director http://po.st/GMI9Iy via @staronline

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): As of Saturday (June 22), only four Orang Asli patients are still warded at the Hulu Terengganu Hospital in Kuala Berang, says Kelantan Health Director Dr Mohd Jusoh.

GPs Can Earn As Little As RM10 For A Consultation | Star2.com http://po.st/PPA1Px via @po_st

The rising costs of healthcare are influenced by many factors, most of them not within the control of your neighbourhood general practitioner (GP).

More than public-private partnership efforts needed http://po.st/yaOWsP via @staronline

MALAYSIA’s public healthcare needs are bursting at the seams and available tax funds are not enough to meet the growing demands as cost of care keeps increasing. Adding to the challenge is the country’s current high debt level an…

Related agencies to probe source of poisonous gas - Dzulkefly

He says it is similar to the Sungai Kim Kim incident.

55 premises in Penang inspected for selling cheap liquor | Malay Mail

BATU KAWAN, June 22 — The Penang Health Department has inspected 55 premises suspected of selling methanol-tainted alcoholic drinks during operations carried out around the state from May until today. State Health, Agriculture, A…

Health Ministry confirms three more cases of respiratory illness among Kuala Koh Orang Asli | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 ― Three more new cases of respiratory illness were reported among the Batek tribe in Kampung Kuala Koh, Gua Musang, Kelantan. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said two of the victims, an 11-year-ol…

Govt to come down hard on smokers in eateries from Jan 1 http://po.st/8jOlni via @staronline

IPOH (Bernama): Beginning Jan 1 next year, the government will not hesitate to fine individuals found smoking in public eateries.

Measles outbreak highlights challenges in caring for Orang Asli

Groups call for long-term solutions including cooperation between government and NGOs, appointing Orang Asli health workers and restoring indigenous land rights.