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Hospital ordered to pay RM735,000 over death of retired doctor -

The victim's husband says the intention of his suit is to send a message to hospitals and doctors that every life in their hands deserves their unstinting professionalism.

Health Ministry has no info on claims of sexual harassment cover-up | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 5 — The Health Ministry denies having any information on claims of a possible cover-up over allegations of sexual harassment made by trainee doctors involving a department head at a hospital in the Klang Valley.…

Decline in HFMD cases since last week nationwide, says Dzulkefly | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 5 — The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases has dropped since last week nationwide and this is a good development, said Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the ministry would continue to m…

Health Ministry inks MoU to help diagnose Hepatitis C among vulnerable populations | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The Ministry of Health (MOH), via Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) today inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the diagnostic firm to help identify and treat Hepatitis C patients in vulnerable, hard…

Have health insurance for all, MMA tells government -

The Malaysian Medical Association says this would be in line with the principle of universal health coverage promoted by the World Health Organization.

Consult stakeholders before implementing health insurance — John Teo | Malay Mail

AUGUST 6 — I wish to refer to the article on Putrajaya to implement health insurance gradually, deputy minister says. Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye was quoted: “The government needs to find a way to cover the B40 groups.”…

29% of Malaysians have mental problems due to stress, says Lam Thye - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/TydFPJ via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Depression will be a major mental health illness among Malaysians by 2020 as more people are expected to experience increased stress due to work and family pressure, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

After second chance for contractor, ‘new’ Penang Hospital set for year-end -

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad hopes there will be no more delays.

Putrajaya to implement health insurance gradually, deputy minister says | Malay Mail

IPOH, Aug 5 — The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government will implement a national health insurance system in stages over the next few years to cover poor people, Health Deputy Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said today. He said at the moment…

Possible cover-up in sex predator case - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/tPehEs via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Authorities are now looking into the possibility of a cover-up of the sexual harassment cases involving a department head in a Klang Valley hospital, says Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Han…

MMA calls for sexual harassment act to protect junior doctors -

The Malaysian Medical Association says codes of practice will have little impact if they are not backed by strict regulations.

Orthopaedic head of department in sexual harassment case to be investigated

Orthopaedic head of department in sexual harassment case to be investigated

For Future Doctors: The Changing World of Medicine ....... Part 2 https://pagalavan.com/2018/08/03/for-future-doctors-the-changing-world-of-medicine-part-2/ #doctorblog

Three years ago, I wrote an article with the above title. I thought of revisiting the title again, as there are a lot of negative publicity with the medical profession over the last few weeks. It a…

Gag order imposed on JKM officers

Only Health director-general has authority to issue to the media any statement about HFMD DARO: Health Department (JKM) officers have been given a gag order, instructing them against speaking to t…

Now, cops say herb in JB hospital’s suspected ‘ganja cookies’ merely oregano | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, Aug 3 — The case of the alleged marijuana-laced cookies seized by police from the Sultanah Aminah Hospital here on Wednesday may take a different twist, with the suspected ingredient being just oregano instead. It was…

Dr Dzulkefly holds closed-door meeting with health practitioners in KK over 'toxic work culture' - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/Qp0n7c via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The first closed-door dialogue between Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and several housemen from Hospital Queen Elizabeth in Kota Kinabalu over workplace concerns has taken place.

Progress of NGO impresses pioneering doctor

MIRI: Dr Mieke van de Leemput from Holland who returned to visit Miri yesterday after 10 years, was impressed to see that a medical non-governmental organisation (NGO) she pioneered with few friend…

Two pass out in JB hospital, cops believe ‘ganja cookies’ to blame | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, Aug 3 — Police have seized cookies believed to be laced with marijuana in the Sultanah Aminah Hospital here after two staff members had allegedly consumed them unknowingly and passed out. Johor police chief Datuk Mohd…

Steps being taken to have more specialist doctors, says minister -

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says measures to increase the number of specialists and reduce patient waiting time include sending more medical officers for specialist training and hiring retired specialists on contract.

‘Seek medical advice on HFMD instead of using traditional method’ | theSundaily

IPOH: The public has been advised to seek medical advice for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) rather than administering traditional method.

Dr Dzulkefly: Sexual harassment claims by housemen will be judiciously investigated - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/HWxVrA via @staronline

KOTA KINABALU: The Health Ministry assures that investigations are being carried out "judiciously" to verify the charges of sexual harassment and bullying of female housemen by the head of an orthopaedics department at a Klang Va…

MMA claims BN awarded medical licences to friends, supporters -

Medical body's president Dr Mohamed Namazie Ibrahim hopes Pakatan Harapan government will make legal amendments to allow for a national licensing examination to check the competency of doctors.

Former Health DG moots mandatory health insurance | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, August 1 — Former Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican proposed today a compulsory health insurance system to cover rising health care costs. Dr Ismail said at a talk organised by the Galen Centre…