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Health minister: 1Malaysia clinics were like an 'instant noodle' programme

AMANAH AGM | Dzulkefly Ahmad responds to former premier Najib Abdul Razak over closure of 34 clinics.

Rebutting Najib, health minister says only 10pc of 1Malaysia clinic being closed | Malay Mail

IPOH, Dec 15 ― The Health Ministry is closing fewer than one in 10 of the 347 1Malaysia clinics in the country, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said the 34 earmarked for closure received fewer than 40 patients daily or…

Community clinics to be enhanced http://po.st/tIU8Yu via @staronline

IPOH: Community clinics will be enhanced at People’s Housing Project (PPR) flats to serve lower income groups, says Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Hospital bomb hoax endangered patients, Health DG calls for stern action | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah wants stern action taken against those responsible for a bomb scare in Tampin Hospital as the incident had endangered its patients and personnel. “The m…

15 companies win healthiest workplace awards - Metro News | The Star Online http://po.st/4pwace via @staronline

FIFTEEN companies were named winners of the second Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace awards organised by insurer AIA at the Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace Summit 2018.

Negri Sembilan Health Dept denies selling ‘no smoking’ billboards | Malay Mail

SEREMBAN, Dec 13 — The Negri Sembilan Health Department has denied selling ‘Dilarang Merokok’ (No Smoking) signboards at food eateries and restaurants in the state. The department has also not appointed any party, including healt…

Reasons why Malaysia has high cancer mortality rate | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Although Malaysia prides itself as a fast-growing nation with modern health facilities, the mortality rate among cancer patients is relatively high. Malaysia’s 61 per cent cancer death rate has placed it am…

For Future Doctors: The Changing World of Medicine ……. Part 3

It has been a while since I last updated this blog. In my last article, I promised that I will be writing a series of article in relation to the changing world of medicine but unfortunately I met w…

The cost of 1Malaysia clinics http://po.st/rQqeQY via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: About 6.59mil people sought treatment from 347 1Malaysia clinics all over the country last year, says the Health Ministry.

Singapore warns against Malaysian mahogany seeds after seven suffer liver damage | Malay Mail

SINGAPORE, Dec 11 — Seven people have suffered liver injuries after consuming mahogany seeds, also known as “sky fruit”, and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) advised the public today to exercise caution if they are thinking of…

Importance of hand hygiene

Impact of mental illness stigma

Quack doctor may have accelerated woman's death http://po.st/GZybt4 via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The family of a deceased cancer patient has lodged a complaint with the Health Ministry about a fake doctor after her body turned green from a cocktail of supplements, including chlorophyll water, prescribed by the…

‘Hand over education and health to Sarawak’

KUCHING: Sarawak should be given autonomy over education and health matters because the federal government has failed to perform in these two areas. Sarawak legal counsel Dato Sri JC Fong said Sarawak should take the next step an…

Malaysian doctor does us proud in Ireland , championing sports medicine http://po.st/P87wsw via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The homegrown 6th edition of the World Congress in Sports and Exercise Medicine 2018 held in Dublin, Ireland, saw a Malaysian doctor based there rising up to the challenge and kept the Jalur Gemilang flying high in…

Doctors (GPs) wanted in Penang and Bukit Bertajam https://t.co/wYoP87BaNb

Medicinal potential of plants - Letters | The Star Online http://po.st/w1IQow via @staronline

From DR ESTHER VAN DER WERF, Senior Lecturer in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Taylor’s University, Selangor.

HIV infections through sexual transmission on the rise, says health minister | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 ― Sexual activity has become the number one cause of HIV infections in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told last night. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said sexually transmitted infections increas…

Sleep disorders affect 9 in 10 Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysians are a sleep-deprived lot. Nine out of 10 Malaysians suffer from one or more sleep disorders in their lifetimes, says Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur consultant ENT head and neck surgeon Dr Kong Min Han.

Vaccination now available for children without papers, health minister says | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Immunisation services are available for all children including those without documentation at all health facilities nationwide says the Ministry of Health (KKM) today. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ah…

Exports of made-in-Malaysia medical devices to cross RM23b in 2019

A recent survey finds Malaysia will continue to evolve as a hub for medical device manufacturing.

Skin - lightening creams: Dangerous pursuit

People, it seems, want to be pale. A mixture of vanity and naivete is forcing people to inhibit the natural production of melanin which gives colour to our skin.

Teaching hospital for postgraduate students

HOSPITAL Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), also known as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, prides itself on its comprehensive multidisciplinary expertise in many fields, making complex treatment possible in otherw…

Unique role of university teaching hospitals