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14,266 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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The Fat Cats in Health Care
Government-linked corporation IHH Healthcare Bhd's CEO made almost RM34 million in 2018.
illegal clinics and pharmacies operating with impunity. http://po.st/qW6Mhc via @staronline
EXCLUSIVE: In the heart of a bustling shopping district in Kuala Lumpur, where haggling vendors share the streets with tourists exploring the city, several shop lots that covertly run as illegal clinics and pharmacies are operati…
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Health Ministry: Mental health insurance a good idea, but it's Bank Negara's domain http://po.st/fmbVNq via @staronline
IPOH: Insurance companies in Malaysia are encouraged to provide coverage for mental healthcare, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye, adding that such an initiative would come under the purview of Bank Negara rather than…
Health Ministry: 'Don't buy, use these 12 cosmetic products' https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/490930/health-ministry-dont-buy-use-these-12-cosmetic-products via @NST_Online
Deputy minister wants mental illnesses covered in insurance plans
Dr Lee Boon Chye points out that insurers abroad are already covering five such illnesses.
Govt clinic to be set up in 2024 in Subang Jaya http://po.st/BfU4if via @staronline
RESIDENTS in Subang Jaya have reason to rejoice – the constituency is set to see its long-awaited government clinic operational by 2024.
Health Ministry rubbishes rumours of monkeypox outbreak in Malaysia http://po.st/AHO9og via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has rubbished rumours that there is an outbreak of monkeypox in the country.
Include mental health treatment in insurance coverage, says MPA https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/490498/include-mental-health-treatment-insurance-coverage-says-mpa via @NST_Online
Govt needs to foster long term planning for cancer care doctors — Mastura Md Yusof | Malay Mail
MAY 22 — I refer to the recent Cabinet decision to turn down the request to harmonise General Practitioner (GP)’s fees and for approving the drug price controls. I can’t help feeling saddened to hear that the plight of our health…
Malaysia committed to achieving Universal Health Coverage, says Dr Dzulkefly http://po.st/3xYG0f via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to overcome the challenges of achieving universal health coverage (UHC), says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
M'sian Armed Forces medical personnel in Cox Bazar making Malaysia proud https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/490074/msian-armed-forces-medical-personnel-cox-bazar-making-malaysia-proud via @NST_Online
Malaysian GP practice in dire straits
Pricey problems with medicine http://po.st/rEMSSe via @staronline
A global ‘war’ on exorbitant drug prices looks set to be sparked at a meeting in Geneva tomorrow.
Health Ministry: Govt stepping up efforts to halt flow of illicit booze http://po.st/Ug0Qgp via @staronline
IPOH: The government has beefed up efforts to combat the sale of illicit alcohol, says Dr Lee Boon Chye.
PeKa B40: 6,000 patients have undergone health screening | Malay Mail
IPOH, May 19 — Nearly 6,000 patients who are eligible for the healthcare protection scheme for the low-income B40 group, known as Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Kumpulan B40 (PeKa B40) had conducted health screening at participating…
Attention doctors: 6 weeks left to get 20 CPD points or No APC Renewal!
Study: Teens turn to social media to find solace http://po.st/rzlM5N via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: Four out of 10 teens in Malaysia have suicidal thoughts when they face problems. They tend to turn to social media to find solace, reveals a study on youths’ cyber wellness.
Sabah hospital in dire need of ‘treatment’ http://po.st/97N5zc via @staronline
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s biggest public hospital appears to need “treatment” after a downpour led to leaks in an operating theatre.
Compel them to vaccinate http://po.st/q99v9L via @staronline
FROM DR A. SOORIAN , Seremban
Ministry denies HIV test fees no longer RM1
It says an activist’s claim that screening now costs RM60 applies only to foreigners.
Public can pay zakat through Mercy Malaysia | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — It is now possible for Muslims to fulfil their zakat (tithe) obligations by paying it to the Malaysian Medical Relief Society (Mercy Malaysia). The non-profit humanitarian aid agency has been appointed by t…
Govt tackling nurse shortage https://www.nst.com.my/news/government-public-policy/2019/05/487884/govt-tackling-nurse-shortage via @NST_Online
SERDANG: THE Health Ministry is pulling out all the stops to resolve the shortage of nurses in government clinics and hospitals.