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Malaysia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis

Malaysia today became the first country in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region to be certified as having eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

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Healthcare sector earnings growth expected to be dull

KUCHING: The healthcare sector’s earnings growth is expected to be unexciting and further capped by expensive valuations, analysts say. The research arm of Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Rese…

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Health Ministry recalls lettuce over pesticide levels | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday confirmed that the iceberg lettuce sold in local markets under the ‘Vege 2 Fresh’ brand has been contaminated with fipronil chemical, and wanted the sale of the product…

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Health Ministry keen to tackle anti-vaxxers, says Dzulkefly | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The Health Ministry is focusing on strengthening its strategies to address the increasing number of parents who reject vaccines. Its minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the matter would also be highlighted in the…

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Pneumococcal vaccination to be mandatory for those under two - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/SCkWI2 via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is looking to make pneumococcal vaccinations mandatory for children under the age of two.

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How to take control of your personal health data | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 ― Patients at hospitals and clinics give out a fair amount of health data with each visit. It is the same for medical and life insurance buyers as they have to fill out forms on the state of their health. Whil…

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Firemen help get 250kg man to hospital , Malaysia News - AsiaOne

Firemen had to help send a 250kg man who has been living alone in a shack in Pokok Mangga, Melaka, to hospital, reported Harian Metro.

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'Pension, healthcare costs more pressing than RM1 trillion debt'

EPF official moots a different pension scheme, warning that pension payments and healthcare costs will continue to rise.

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When cheap booze turns into a public health crisis

Upwards of 40 people died last month in Malaysia from methanol poisoning. Why has this happened - and what can be done? It's time for some answers, says food and beverage journalist Richard Whitehead in this guest article.

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Minister: Govt doctors can take unrecorded leave to volunteer in Sulawesi | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The government will allow doctors to take unrecorded leave should they want to offer their services in helping out earthquake and tsunami victims in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahm…

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Unregistered vaccines worth RM91,000 confiscated - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/Nezxdp via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has confiscated unregistered vaccines worth RM91,000 from two suspects.

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Don’t open ‘floodgates’ for marijuana, expert warns Malaysia

Cancer control expert Prof Sanchia Aranda recommends taking cue from Australia when it comes to legalising medical marijuana use.

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Fee difference: Just amend rules, cancer society tells health minister

National Cancer Society of Malaysia says not reversing 2017 amendment to Fees (Medical) Order 'unfairly penalises' cancer patients.

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Health Ministry, CREST ink MoU in move towards digital healthcare | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) was signed today, marking a milestone in digital healthcare…

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Review of hospital fees for referred patients lauded - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/TT5VZh via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Healthcare associations have lauded the government’s move to review the fee rates of patients who were referred to public hospitals from private hospitals.

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GP fees adjustment will be brought up in Cabinet, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The increase in private general practitioners' fees has been discussed at the Health Ministry's post Cabinet meeting, and will be brought up to the Cabinet, says Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Tread carefully with cannabis oil - Letters | The Star Online http://po.st/NrsQLn via @staronline

A letter from DR SARFRAZ MH, Nilai.

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Cancer patients too timid in demanding treatment, says breast surgeon | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — A breast surgeon has called for stronger advocacy by cancer patients for access to care, especially since women with breast cancer often presented their disease at a late stage. Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care…

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Buying anti-cancer pills? Speak to your doctor first

A former WHO adviser says many Malaysians will believe any claim made by drug producers.