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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.

Methanol poisoning: Health Ministry tracking down source as deaths hit 45 | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, Oct 2 ― The Health Ministry is looking to find the source of methanol-tainted commercial liquor in the market as the number of fatalities climb to 45 nationwide. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the number of r…

Pharmaniaga review still inconclusive, says health minister

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the ministry hopes to publish the report by the end of the year.

Higher survival rate in private hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: A study comparing a public hospital and its private wing has shown that the private section has a higher overall breast cancer survival rate (more than five years) than the public side, says the National Cancer Soci…

‘State aims to increase number of doctors’

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is taking proactive steps towards increasing the number of doctors to serve the people in the state although health is a federal responsibility. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg…

Govt reviewing law on public hospital fees from private referrals - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/6rNrCc via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Health Ministry is reviewing legislation that requires patients to pay high fees for treatment at public hospitals if they are referred there from private or university hospitals.

Law seen as unfair to patients moving from private to public hospitals

Think tank says they shouldn't be forced to accept first class treatment.

Malaysia wants to be proactive in cancer control, says Dr Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to shifting its focus on the control of cancer and non-communicable diseases (NCD) from reactive to proactive, says Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

IHH buys Amanjaya Specialist Centre in Kedah for RM101.66m - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): IHH Healthcare Bhd, through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Pantai Hospitals Sdn Bhd, has bought the entire stake in Amanjaya Specialist Centre Sdn Bhd for RM101.66 million.Amanjaya Specialist Centre Sd…

Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 1 Oktober 2018 - Penerbitan “Malaysian Study On Cancer Survival” (MySCan) https://kpkesihatan.com/2018/10/01/kenyataan-akhbar-kpk-1-oktober-2018-penerbitan-malaysian-study-on-cancer-survival-myscan/ via @DGHisham

Penyakit kanser merupakan penyebab kematian yang kedua tertinggi di dunia yang menyumbang kepada 8.8 juta kematian pada tahun 2015. Di Malaysia, kanser merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kematian …

Dobbs FB group stats for Sep 2018 - insights to Malaysia's largest forum exclusively for Doctors

Hope for better mental health - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/sVnyMs via @staronline

SOMETIMES, we catch them smiling to themselves, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told the crowd in a surprise appearance at the Malaysians for Malaysia Merdeka celebration last month.

Hospital with heart: MAA's Cardiac Diagnostic & Treatment Centre offers services at affordable cost

Tainted pickled lime peels not imported into Malaysia, says Health DG - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/A0jPDl via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The pickled lime peels from China found to contain lead is not imported into Malaysia, says Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Berjanji untuk menjagai jantung anda #WorldHeartDay

Health minister: Digital health a powerful tool in revolutionising NCD care | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 ― Digital health can be a powerful tool in revolutionising how non-communicable diseases (NCDs) care can be delivered by expanding access, improving efficiency and training less skilled health workers, said…

Doc uses Grab after car blocked at hospital

Doctor tackles double parking situation in a totally different, calm manner

Steroids found in 2 juice drinks from Malaysia

Health News -The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned the public to avoid buying and consuming two juice drink products from Malaysia after they were found to have caused serious steroid-induced side effects in at least fiv…

'Fattest in SEA' Malaysians urged not to overindulge to fight obesity

MELAKA: More needs to be done if Malaysians are really serious about getting rid of its title as the fattest in South-East Asia.

Malaysia committed to ending tuberculosis epidemic by 2035: Health minister http://po.st/DqlJ1g via @ChannelNewsAsia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to ending the tuberculosis epidemic by the year 2035, said Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad on Thursday (Sep ...

Designing effective health policies - Letters | The Star Online http://po.st/P2nFFl via @staronline

From DR TAN HUI LING, Butterworth.

A shot in the arm for medical college - Metro News | The Star Online http://po.st/YShhnG via @staronline

RUMC (formerly Penang Medical College) recorded a historical milestone with its upgrading to university status, marking it as Malaysia’s 10th Foreign University Branch Campus.

Health Department raises alarm over dengue outbreak

KUCHING: The public are reminded that combating dengue fever is a joint responsibility, which requires the involvement and cooperation of various agencies and communities. Sarawak Health director D…

Baru: Vote us out if healthcare doesn't improve in East Malaysia

Works minister pledges to follow through on a promise made in Pakatan Harapan's manifesto.