14,273 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…