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Female circumcision part of Malaysian culture, says DPM

Health Ministry mulls review of housemanship training programmes | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The Health Ministry is looking at reviewing the housemanship training programme and possibly reduce its duration, said Deputy Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. “It used to take up to one and a half years, which ha…

Subsidies for medicines, consultation remain at RM1: Health Minister | theSundaily

Let people enjoy their meals at restaurants, Dzulkefly tells smokers

The health minister says the ministry will not back down from implementing the smoking ban on restaurants, hawker centres, bars and clubs beginning next January.

We have changed the structure of the Dobbs Facebook group to "Social learning" with the introduction of Units as im…

We have changed the structure of the Dobbs Facebook group to "Social learning" with the introduction of Units as implemented by Facebook. As the group is only for Doctors, you should Register first (click the Join... https://t.co…

Proposed medicine price control mechanism now in early stages, says Health Ministry - Nation | The Star Online…

Proposed medicine price control mechanism now in early stages, says Health Ministry - Nation | The Star Online https://t.co/SCgY50azBt via @staronline

Dr Adeeba: On a quest to end AIDS in Malaysia (VIDEO) | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — She has been at the helm of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) for 12 years. But MAF chairman Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman has been involved in HIV work for more than 25 years from during her time at…

Female circumcision: Culture and religion in Malaysia see millions of girls undergo cut https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-13/female-circumcision-is-still-happening-in-malaysia/10473640?pfmredir=sm via @abcnews

A new documentary starts a conversation about the widespread and unregulated practice of female circumcision in Malaysia.

Comply with smoking ban, help make Malaysia tobacco-free, Health Ministry tells eateries - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/EvGM1f via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Eateries should comply with the impending smoking ban at all open-air restaurants in an effort to reduce tobacco consumption and make Malaysia tobacco-free by 2045.

Govt committed to providing healthcare for B40 group, says deputy minister | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, Nov 12 — The government is committed to providing healthcare for low-income households (B40), with the focus being on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as the country is set to emerge as an ageing nation by 2040. De…

One way to fix Malaysia's lowest survival rate for breast cancer - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/EiobVC via @staronline

SUBANG JAYA: Malaysia has one of the lowest survival rates for breast cancer in Asia Pacific but a landmark programme is trying to fix that.

Putrajaya stands firm on smoking ban

Consumer groups voice support for the ban, urging the government not to compromise on the matter.

Decision on orthopaedic HoD's sexual misconduct case by this week

If found guilty, the man will be sacked from medical service, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Deputy health minister says orthopaedic doctor in sex probe may face cops, MACC | Malay Mail

IPOH, Nov 11 — An orthopaedic consultant accused of sexually harassing junior doctors in a public hospital in the Klang Valley may lose more than his job if found guilty. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the consultan…

Rules set for stem cell industry - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/0ad9Cc via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Guidelines for cell and gene therapy products (CGTPs) issued by the Health Ministry will be enforced from 2021, says Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Health Ministry to enforce guidelines on cell and gene therapy from 2021

Health Ministry turning to drones to combat Aedes mosquitoes | Malay Mail

MELAKA, Nov 11 — The Ministry of Health intends to extend the use of drone technology at state health departments nationwide in an effort to combat Aedes mosquitoes and control dengue outbreaks. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkef…

Health Ministry wants more private hospitals to be baby-friendly - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/iRV8lS via @staronline

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is looking into helping more private hospitals achieve the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation.

Women’s ministry defends infant female circumcision at UN human rights review

Its representative said such a practice was a ‘cultural obligation’.

UM and Cancer Research Malaysia win RM798,693 grant for phone app to detect oral cancer | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, NOV 9 — University of Malaya and Cancer Research Malaysia won a UK Medical Research Council grant of £146,920 (RM798,693) to develop a phone app for early detection of oral cancer. Oral cancer is among the top 5 mos…

Johor landfill site’s burning causing health alarm to surrounding villagers | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, Nov 9 — Dust and smoke from a soil fire at a waste disposal landfill site in Kampung Bukit Dagang Ulu Tiram in Ulu Tiram near here have been a bane for villagers for the past two weeks. It was learnt that the fire was…

Pregnant women in Malaysia vulnerable to anaemia, study finds - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/Btt1lT via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Pregnant women in Malaysia face a higher risk of anaemia, according to a study.

Three major unaddressed/unrecognised challenges to health of Malaysian children — Amar-Singh HSS | Malay Mail

NOVEMBER 8 — There are many challenges to the health of our children in Malaysia. The health needs and challenges have dramatically changed in the past four to five decades. Previously they were predominantly infection related an…

Doctors take steps to recover salary http://po.st/cv9us8 via @staronline

SEREMBAN: Twelve medical specialists have served a winding up notice against Pusat Hemodialisis Mawar (PHM), which runs the Mawar Medical Centre (MMC), giving the management 21 days to pay up some RM5.8mil owed to them.