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A Sneak Peek into Prudential’s New AI Powered Health App, Pulse

Prudential seems to be doubling down on insurtech starting with its new AI powered health app, Pulse

Time for medical officers to apply for jobs http://po.st/sPtOon via @staronline

From A DOCTOR, Melaka.

Quality healthcare with digital technology http://po.st/dtcjDf via @staronline

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The healthcare industry needs to adopt digital technology to stay relevant, said Health Ministry director-general Datuk Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Dr Dzul: Thorough discussion, studies needed to separate prescribing and dispensing medicine http://po.st/PQBq8N via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad called for thorough discussions and studies Tuesday (May 7) on the proposal to separate prescribing and dispensing medicine in the country.

New Macau scam in Melaka alleges victims defrauded hospitals to get sleeping pills, 'aphrodisiacs'

MELAKA: A new Macau scam in Melaka alleges individuals defrauded government hospitals to obtain sleeping and "aphrodisiac" pills, says state Health and Anti-Drug committee chairman Low Chee Leong.

Putrajaya Approved Fee Increase For GPs In 2013, Doctors Say

FPMPAM says the Health Ministry made a "serious administrative failure" by excluding the agreed GP fee revision from the 2013 legal amendment.

Govt to consider dispensing nicotine patches, gum at clinics

Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says his ministry is exploring the possibility of working with the private sector and pharmaceutical companies on this.

Don't terrorise junior doctors https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/05/485930/dont-terrorise-junior-doctors via @NST_Online

THERE has been much news on the healthcare system, but many don’t know what lurks behind the scenes.

Sexual and reproductive health education is a must — Eyman Hadi Abd Manaf | Malay Mail

MAY 6 — According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 16 million teenage girls give birth each year. In Malaysia, an average of 18,000 teenage girls get...

The GP – an endangered species http://po.st/ApkFgR via @staronline

From ASHOK PHILIP, Past President, Malaysian Medical Association.

Malaysia on track to meet 2020 zero malaria target, says Health Ministry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 ― The Health Ministry (MOH) has targetted Malaysia to be declared a human indigenous malaria free nation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) by 2020. Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Ab…

Penang aims to be cigarette smoke-free in five years https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/485871/penang-aims-be-cigarette-smoke-free-five-years via @NST_Online

Beguk Semakin Menular Di Terengganu

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NIOSH proposes Malaysia ratifies conventions 155, 170 of ILO https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/485645/niosh-proposes-malaysia-ratifies-conventions-155-170-ilo via @NST_Online

Health Ministry launches new five year anti-smoking campaign

Controlling medicine prices will see private clinics closing shop, warns MMA

It says such clinics would be hit by lower margins and won't be able to sustain their business.

Why ‘Orgasm Shot’ is gaining popularity among women: Here’s what a Malaysian expert has to say | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Ever wondered if you could increase your sexual arousal with an injection? Apparently it is possible, by way of a relatively new treatment called O-Shot, that is used to promote sensitivity in the vaginal ca…

Health experts: Stop taking antibiotics unnecessarily, harmful in long run | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Malaysians who treat antibiotics as the “go-to” treatment for illnesses may be causing themselves more harm in the future. Health professionals are sounding the alarm on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) after…

Tak mustahil caj rawatan swasta serendah sektor awam, kata Dzulkefly

Kerjasama sektor awam dan swasta dapat membantu menambah baik sistem kesihatan negara pada masa depan, berbanding keadaan masa lalu.

Death knell for GPs and emergence of micro-specialists — John Teo | Malay Mail

MAY 3 — April 24 marked an important day for the healthcare landscape in Malaysia for it was the day the Malaysian Cabinet turned down the request for general practitioner's (GP) fees harmonisation after 27 years of static GP fee…

Health minister tackles myth of housemen oversupply

INTERVIEW | The problem, Dzulkefly says, lies with insufficient facilities to provide placement.

Medicines to come under price control

Health minister says the move will refer to medical prices in certain countries as a benchmark.

Research skills for doctors http://po.st/b89E2J via @staronlin

From DR CHONG SOON EU and DR TAN JUN JIE, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

Doctors involved in fake MCs will find themselves in hot water, says Deputy Health Minister http://po.st/VBbbf7 via @staronlin

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Malaysian Medical Council has the right to suspend or dismiss any medical practitioner found to be involved in the sale of fake medical certificates (MCs), says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.