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'Beware of the deadly Leptospirosis during floods'

14.8pc of Pahang’s population diabetic, says state health deputy director | Malay Mail

MARAN, Nov 8 — Approximately 14.8 per cent of the population of Pahang, aged 18 and above, have diabetes. State Health deputy director Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed said, what was alarming was that more than half of them do not…

Electronical medical records system to be implemented at 145 hospitals within 3 years

Health minister says 20 percent of hospitals already have the system in place but it is still not fully operational yet.

Health Ministry: Monkey malaria spike due to better diagnosis, but deforestation raises risk | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has explained today that the spike in monkey malaria reports in the last 10 years was due to improvements in diagnosis that can differentiate between such cases and other variant…

From the bulletin board: Macau scam has claimed 3 doctor victims already. Will you be next? Details on the Macau scam , modus operandi and how to avoid falling for the trap

Survey: Four in 10 Malaysians want legal medical marijuana | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Four in 10 Malaysians back the proposal to legalise marijuana for medical purposes, according to a survey by YouGov Omnibus. The survey found that 57 per cent of the 1,012 Malaysians polled believe marijuana…

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Mawar Medical Centre ordered to cease all operations, except haemodialysis - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/8gmOIJ via @staronline

SEREMBAN: The Health Ministry has ordered the Mawar Medical Centre (MMC) here to cease operations, following the resignations of all but one of its medical specialist.

Report: Health officials wise to unregulated ‘male potency’ drinks | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Authorities have caught on to a legal loophole that allows manufacturers to dose powdered “male potency” beverages with prescription drugs that could be fatal when used improperly. The New Straits Times repo…

Despite too many medical graduates, Malaysia is seriously lacking specialist doctors... why? https://cilisos.my/despite-too-many-medical-graduates-malaysia-is-seriously-lacking-specialist-doctors-why/ via @cilisosmy

The Health Ministry wants to do a lot of things, like giving every Malaysian access to quality healthcare, upgrading both medical facilities and the people who work in them, and another thing we’re not mentioning here. However, a…

Set aside allocation to help tackle mental health issues: Lam Thye

KLSMC joins AFC's medical centre of excellence

Deputy minister: Putrajaya to consult experts before mulling legalising marijuana | Malay Mail

MALIM NAWAR, Nov 5 — Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye clarified today that Putrajaya will consult special subject experts, before determining whether or not to legalise marijuana use for medical treatment. “Of course, ther…

Malaysia is ground zero for the next malaria menace

With deforestation in Malaysia, monkeys and humans are getting closer — and mosquitoes are infecting humans with malaria from monkeys.

Dr Dzulkefly's Deepavali greeting in Tamil makes waves, advises reducing sugar - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/Y9UEWX via @staronline

Ex-minister Subra not excited over health budget, sugar tax

Dr S Subramaniam says the RM29 billion for public health can only cover the health ministry's operations.

Malaysia to become ageing population by 2020 - Business News | The Star Online http://po.st/BMpkJW via @staronline

GETTING more women to work is one of the key remedies to mitigate the negative impact of an ageing population, according to the Economic Outlook 2019.

Kelantan Health Dept identifies flood-risk clinics, hospitals | Malay Mail

TANAH MERAH, Nov 3 — The Kelantan Health Department has identified clinics and hospitals at risk of being affected by the flood as a precautionary measure with the approaching monsoon season. State Health director Dr Zaini Hussin…

PSM: B40 insurance could run out and leave poor in the lurch

BUDGET 2019 | 'Current rules would force the poor to pay higher rates if they transfer to gov't hospitals once the insurance runs out'.

Struggling OKU in Sarawak hoping for free federal health insurance - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/mwlCVH via @staronline

MIRI: Less-abled folks in Sarawak are seeking priority attention for the free Takaful health-insurance coverage from the Federal Budget 2019.

PM gives 15-min fitness challenge to govt offices, private sector | Malay Mail

SHAH ALAM, Nov 3 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today suggested government offices and the private sector to allocate 15 minutes for exercise and make it a culture to promote healthy lifestyle among the staff. “I sugges…

‘Health boost is still too little’ - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/l9zj3z via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The extra RM2bil budget for the health sector is welcomed, but analysts say it may not reach the target set by Pakatan Harapan this administrative term.

Female circumcision is still practised in Malaysia, Malaysia News - AsiaOne

PETALING JAYA - Malaysian girls throughout the country are being circumcised without proper medical guidelines, including in private clinics.

Klang MP welcomes RM100 million allocation under PEKA