14,266 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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NIOSH can give practical solutions to occupational health problems, says its chairman https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/477744/niosh-can-give-practical-solutions-occupational-health-problems-says-its via @NST_Online
BANGI: Organisations and companies could reduce occupational diseases by implementing engineering control through specific methods built into plant design, equipment and processes.
Tech: Crowd sharing could mitigate escalating medical costs - The Edge Markets
WITH medical cost inflation increasing at an alarming rate, healthcare could become unaffordable to vast segments of the population in the near future. Thus, groups outside the insurance industry are looking for novel solutions,…
Tobacco product firms call for regulations on smoking alternative devices
KUALA LUMPUR: As more smokers shift to alternatives like e-cigarettes, tobacco companies are calling for the Health Ministry to have clear regulations...
The vaccination challenge https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2019/04/477495/vaccination-challenge via @NST_Online
The measles virus is spread largely by coughing. The highly effective vaccine against measles has been administered since the 1970s as part of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) injection. The global incidence of measles fell m…
KPJ Tawakkal allocates RM200 mil for new tower - The Edge Markets
KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital (TSH), a unit of KPJ Healthcare Bhd, has set aside RM200 million for the construction of its new tower block, which upon completion will add 120 beds to the hospital and boost earnings.
Health Ministry approval needed for medical marijuana research, says Dzulkefly | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The government will not obstruct any attempts to conduct clinical research into the efficacy of medical marijuana, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said as long as the individuals or organi…
Health Minister: Bill to regulate cigs, e-cigs in pipeline | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Health Ministry is currently working on a new Bill that will address both traditional tobacco cigarettes and electronic alternatives, which they aim to complete by the year’s end. Minister Datuk Seri Dzul…
Malaysia among preferred destinations for IVF, says Health Minister | Malay Mail
ALOR SETAR, April 7 — Malaysia has become one of the preferred destinations for couples from other countries to treat infertility and achieve pregnancy through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly…
Daily 15-minute exercise sessions in ministries soon | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Cabinet has agreed that every ministry will have 15-minute exercise sessions every day to encourage a healthy lifestyle, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said under this programme…
Anti-Drug Agency: Govt mulls setting up drug-related mental health rehab centres | Malay Mail
PASIR MAS, April 7 ― The government will consider the need to set up special rehabilitation centres for people suffering mental illness arising from synthetic drugs abuse like methamphetamine and syabu. Director-general of the Na…
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no authority to ban smoking in private vehicles, according to Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. He said privat...
NPRA recalls traditional Chinese medicine after high mercury find https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/476572/npra-recalls-traditional-chinese-medicine-after-high-mercury-find via @NST_Online