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Ampang Hospital houseman makes more disturbing allegations about bullying

130 PMC students graduate with medical and post graduate degrees https://sg.news.yahoo.com/130-pmc-students-graduate-medical-134823216.html?soc_src=community&soc_trk=tw via @yahoosg

GEORGE TOWN: Some 130 students from Penang Medical College graduated today with Medical Degrees and Masters in Health Research post graduate degrees at its 13th graduation ceremony. The ceremony held at the Equatorial Hotel here…

Sandakan eyeing own private specialist hospital

Penangites suffer as operating theatres not in operation -

Delay in upgrade works at the Penang Hospital is causing anguish among those needing major surgery, many of whom are forced to fork out huge amounts of money at private hospitals.

On suicide in Malaysia http://po.st/y6dLil via @staronline

IT can happen to anyone – even those who seem to have it all.

Ban child marriage in Malaysia, NGOs tell Govt - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/eCesLJ via @staronline

KINABALU: Children's rights groups and activists from all over the country are calling for a ban on child marriage in Malaysia.

Wan Azizah: Marriage of 11-year-old girl is illegal - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/pOLv57 via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The marriage between an 11-year-old girl and a 41-year-old man in Kelantan is illegal, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Health Ministry wants to end 'toxic work culture' - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/aozz1t via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The “toxic work culture” of healthcare practitioners, has to end, said Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

RM2bn private hospital expansion project alarms nearby residents

A RM2bn private medical tourism project on a 6.4-acre site near Island Hospital in Penang has alarmed nearby residents who worry about congestion in their quiet neighbourhood. The land for the "Island Medical City"

Don’t speculate on ‘nightmare’ specialist case, Health DG says -

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah assures that stern action will be taken if the doctor accused of threatening violence on a houseman is convicted of wrongdoing.

Delay in Rembau hospital project costs govt RM8 mil -

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the cost has escalated from RM96 million to RM104 million.

Lee: Implement occupational safety, health

MIRI: Developers and contractors must implement occupational safety and health practices at construction sites and work areas to avoid accidents involving workers and the public. Assistant Minister…

Houseman lodges police report against ‘nightmare’ specialist -

Houseman wants health ministry to take action against specialist who roughed him up and often verbally abuses hospital staff.

6 more brands of canned fish contaminated with worms: Malaysia's Health Ministry

SE Asia News -The six products contaminated with roundworms are canned sardine brands from Cinta, Sea Fresh and HS Brand as well as mackerel fish in tomato sauce from the King Cup, Star Cup and TC Boy brands.. Read more at strait…

23 Health Ministry projects under previous govt categorised as 'sick'

SEREMBAN: Twenty-three projects belonging to the Health Ministry under the previous government have been categorised as "sick", said Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Sarawak confirms Japanese Encephalitis now endemic in state, sounds alarm | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, June 29 — The Sarawak Health Department has urged the public to be cautious after confirming that Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is endemic in the state, with two new cases discovered in the last two months. The Borneo…

Flash: IRB reverses decision to backdate SDN BHD ruling for specialists

Flash: IRB reverses decision to backdate SDN BHD ruling for specialists

Colorectal cancer: Most common cancer in men

I turned down deputy health minister post offer, says Gopeng MP

PKR vice-president Lee Boon Chye said today he has turned down Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's offer to appoint him deputy health minister. The Gopeng MP told Sin Chew Daily…

Health DG: Ministry has regulated canned sardine brand from China | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, June 27 ― The Health Ministry has taken regulatory measures on the sardine brand from China which was reported to contain a worm, said Health Director-General Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said no individual had become a…

1Malaysia Clinics to be rebranded as ‘Community Clinics’

UPDATED 6.50PM | They will come equipped with both doctors and pharmacists, says minister.

Disease-causing worms in canned sardines from China

The Anisakis spp worms attack the gastrointestinal system, resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

Fate of 1Malaysia clinics in limbo pending briefing

1MALAYSIA clinics are in for either an overhaul or closure for certain outlets after Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad gets a full briefing on it today. (Wednesday) This will end…