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🎶 Title: “It Was Just Outreach, Okay?” (To the tune of “Y.M.C.A.”) [Verse 1] Young man, we saw you walk in that hall, We said, “Young man, are you having a ball?” But we panicked, and we made that call, ‘Cause we thought it was a…
Distorting HIV programmes to score political points isn’t just irresponsible — it endangers lives and fuels deadly stigma. Prevention is not promotion. 🛑
SIS Forum says describing such initiatives as gay parties will also discourage HIV patients from seeking treatment.
The East Malaysia Contract MO resignation problem - how can it be fixed #letstalkaboutit
Why are so many contract doctors resigning from Malaysia’s public healthcare system? One major reason: postings to East Malaysia. But is it fair to blame the...
Dzulkefly reveals many contract MOs resign because they don’t want to serve in East Malaysia. 🏥 How can we fix this imbalance in our healthcare system?
PETALING JAYA: Contract medical officers' reluctance to accept permanent appointments in public healthcare facilities due to unwillingness to serve in East Malaysia and concerns over career progression in specialist fields was hi…
Private clinics that don’t display medicine prices will be slapped with compounds starting Oct 1. No more excuses—price transparency is now a must 💊
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will begin issuing compound fines to private healthcare facilities that fail to comply with medicine price display regulations...
Should Malaysia tax or ban vape products completely? 🫁 Health experts want a total ban. Industry players push for regulation and revenue. One thing’s clear: kids are getting hooked, and time’s running out.
Malaysia is losing RM2.3 BILLION annually to respiratory diseases 😷 That’s the economic cost of air pollution, smoking & poor lung health. Prevention is cheaper than treatment — and lives depend on it.
Kota Kinabalu: Respiratory diseases continue to pose a significant challenge to the Malaysian and Sabah health systems, with experts calling for more integrated strategies to manage asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (…
Starting 2026, all kids aged 1–4 will get free measles & rubella jabs under KKM’s new rollout 💉 A crucial step to stop rising outbreaks & boost herd immunity. Prevention > reaction.
The supplementary nationwide campaign will run from Aug 4 to Oct 12 to boost herd immunity.
Malaysia’s healthcare crisis won’t be solved by money alone. Think tank says 13MP needs bolder reforms — more GPs, digital access, & better system redesign 🏥
Galen Centre says Putrajaya could show more ambition in areas like healthcare financing, health workforce, and NCDs.
A Malaysian doctor broke down in tears sharing how years of workplace bullying pushed her into severe depression. This is the side of healthcare we don’t talk about enough 💔
This case shows the devastating impact of workplace bullying - while victims suffer for years, bullies often face no consequences and continue their careers elsewhere.
Period poverty isn’t just about pads — it’s about access, education, and dignity. Girls are missing school, women are missing work, and the silence is costing us all 🩸
Dr Hannah Nazri says some girls in rural areas would rather get pregnant than deal with menstruation due to the cost and stigma.
BREAKING: Malaysia is pumping RM40 billion into public healthcare under the #13MP! 🚑 Plans include upgrading 1,700+ clinics, using AI for smarter health records & tackling our critical shortage of medical staff
KUCHING (Aug 1): The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes the RM40 billion allocation for the health sector under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which it regards as the government’s commitment to strengthening the public…
Half of Malaysians are now overweight. That’s not just a public health crisis — it’s a national emergency 🚨
In response to this emergency, Amway Malaysia has partnered with Monash University for groundbreaking gut health research, recognising that digestive wellness affects immunity, metabolism, and mental health.
Health Minister says the new 6% service tax won’t hurt medical tourism. But let’s be real — when even locals struggle with bills, will tourists keep coming? 💸
Dzulkefly Ahmad says the country’s medical tourism sector is expected to remain competitively priced in the region.
RM40 billion for health under #13MP 💰 Focus: ageing population, disease burden, digital health. But will it fix overcrowded hospitals, staff burnout & poor access? We need more than just money — we need reform. 🏥
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The RM40 billion allocated to the health sector under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has been described as clear proof of the government’s commitment to...
Rakan KKM might cost more than it helps 💸 Economist warns the volunteer scheme could raise household spending with minimal returns for the govt. Not all “reform” is relief.
Economist Amjad Rabi says Rakan KKM may burden ordinary Malaysians, including the "very poor" who will desperately pay for faster care for their aged parents, amid weak social safety nets and high old-age poverty. Rakan KKM may i…
RM40 billion for healthcare under 13MP 💉 Goals: ✅ Expand access ✅ Upgrade public hospitals ✅ Go digital (60% with e-health records) Target: Lower household health spending from 35% to 32% by 2030 The reset is real.
Malaysia will allocate RM40 billion to its healthcare sector over the 2026-2030 period under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focusing on expanding access to medical services, upgrading public health facilities and driving digital…
Despite a judicial review by doctors, the Health Ministry says public education on medicine price transparency will continue 💊
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said education efforts on medicine price transparency will continue without interruption, despite medical...
Anwar says the govt is refining laws to push the RESET strategy—starting with amending Act 586 and rolling out a DRG-based payment system to rein in private healthcare inflation 💉
Health groups are taking the govt to court over the drug price display rule ⚖️ They say it risks patient confusion, disrupts care, and lacks transparency in how it was introduced.
They want the rule to be nullified and its enforcement stayed pending the disposal of their application.
Good morning! This video was created in honour of those you who are still struggling with paper medical records.
A musical parody about the lack of an EMR, and the frustration of dealing with paper Tools used to make this video: Video Express AI Suno 4.5 song created by @palmdocmusic