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HIV cases among undergrads in Johor rose to 12 in 2024 — all male, all infected via same-sex contact. Time for real talk on sex ed, stigma & support in campuses. We can’t stay silent.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 26 — HIV cases among undergraduates in Johor increased to 12 last year, compared to 10 recorded the year before, according to Johor Health and Environment...
Great move by MOH! Pregnant women in Malaysia can now get FREE Tdap vaccination to protect newborns from whooping cough. A vital step for maternal & infant health. Spread the word!
PUTRAJAYA: The Tdap vaccine (for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) is being offered free of charge to pregnant women between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation from Monday (May 26), says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
A 21-year-old jailed for abortion. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s archaic laws stay frozen in time. Health experts say it’s time we prioritise compassion and reform over punishment. Human rights shouldn’t be this controversial. ⚖️
Galen Centre says outdated abortion laws are driving women towards unsafe options which contribute to 13% of maternal deaths globally.
Govt wants to regulate your diet? MOH is drafting a law to control Malaysians’ nutrition—expect restrictions on food marketing, labeling, and possibly what’s on your plate. Big Brother is watching your waistline! 🥦
MOH is drafting a Nutrition Bill following a proposal paper on it being approved by the Cabinet.
“Everything also blame the vaccine” is getting old. Experts confirm: no evidence links current health issues to the COVID-19 jab. Science, not superstition. Trust data, not drama. https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/05/experts-debunk-covid-19-vaccine-link-to-current-ailments/ #VaccinesWork #HealthFacts 🧠
Medical experts say the Covid-19 vax taken years ago cannot be linked to current ailments. There's no evidence showing that any Covid-19 vaccine causes diabetes, heart problems, or cancer. Side effects would have occurred in days…
1,700 couples applied for fertility treatment aid from BUAi in just 3 months. Malaysia’s infertility support is growing—but so is the demand. Time to expand access and awareness. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/05/1220102/buai-receives-1700-applications-fertility-treatment-assistance-february #fertility #Malaysia #healthcare 💕
LAHAD DATU: The Fertility Treatment Assistance and Infertility Advocacy (BuAI) initiative under Budget 2025 has received 1,700 applications for intrauterine insemination (IUI) fertility treatment assistance since its launch in Fe…
MYCC warns private hospitals: price-fixing isn’t “cooperation,” it’s illegal. Competing on patient care, not collusion, is the way forward. Healthy competition = healthier healthcare. https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/05/23/mycc-warns-private-healthcare-groups-against-price-fixing 💥
MyCC urges them to ensure full compliance with the Competition Act 2010.
Malaysia extends insulin supply from Biocon’s Duopharma for 6 more months—good news for diabetic patients relying on affordable biosimilars! One small step for contracts, one big win for continuity of care. https://medicaldialogues.in/news/industry/pharma/malaysia-extends-insulins-supply-contract-with-biocon-biologics-arm-duopharma-marketing-for-additional-6-months-148705 🩸
Bengaluru: Biocon Biologics Limited has announced that the Government of Malaysia has agreed to extend the current contract period of 36 months under the existing insulin supply agreement with...
Malaysia trains top-tier doctors—only for them to serve Singapore at bargain rates. Talent drain isn’t just a brain issue, it’s a bleeding wound in our healthcare system. Fix the pay, or lose the care. One by one.
A Malaysian doctor working in Singapore says Malaysian medical graduates can be found in every hospital there.
1 in 2 Malaysian men over 40 face erectile dysfunction—but most suffer in silence. The Health Ministry wants more men to talk about it, not hide it. ED is common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. Time to break the taboo. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/05/20/health-ministry-sounds-alarm-as-ed-becomes-silent-struggle-for-most-malaysian-men-past-40/177457 🍆
PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Two out of three Malaysian men are at risk of erectile dysfunction (ED), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni revealed today. He said that...
Sarawak introduces prescription fees & new charges at govt clinics under “quality care” reforms. First state to do so. Will others follow? Patients brace for impact. Healthcare is no longer free as we knew it.
A doctors' group advised private GPs in Sarawak to introduce 3 new optional charges from last May 1 to maintain quality care: prescription fee (RM5-RM10), registration fee (RM5-RM10) & regulatory compliance charge (RM5-RM20) as c…
Public passivity may be the biggest barrier to Malaysia’s healthcare reform. When doctors protest and patients stay silent, the system stays broken. Real change needs everyone to speak up, not just the frontliners. Wake up, Malaysia. Your health depends on it. #HealthcareReform
Rakyat do not clearly express their needs, the changes they want, or the health goals they hope to reach
Malaysia’s drug abuse crisis is now at alarming levels, warns Zahid. With rising addiction cases and threats to national safety, urgent action is needed to protect our future. One nation, one fight. ⚠️
PUTRAJAYA: Drug abuse in Malaysia has reached a critical level and now poses a serious threat to public safety, economic stability and the country’s social structure, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamid.
Manchester United has picked Malaysia’s Prince Court Medical Centre as its official healthcare provider for their ASEAN tour match! Looks like even Red Devils trust KL doctors now. One step closer to glory, both on and off the pitch! ️⚽
Prince Court Medical Centre is the official healthcare provider for the upcoming Maybank Challenge Cup match between Manchester United and the ASEAN All-Stars.
Pressure is mounting on the Health Ministry to implement a federal vape ban as public health experts sound the alarm over rising youth addiction. Delay could cost a generation. Will MOH act? https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/05/pressure-mounts-on-moh-for-federal-vape-ban/ #vaping 🚭
Medical groups are pressuring MOH to impose a federal ban on vape sales. The Malaysian Thoracic Society and Lung Foundation Malaysia say Act 852 empowers the health minister to gazette an order prohibiting vape if there is an "ac…
COVID-19 cases are rising again and Malaysia’s Health Ministry is on alert. No new SOPs yet, but they’re watching closely. Stay safe, stay updated.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation both domestically and abroad, particularly in light of rising cases in neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore.
Sabah’s rural doctors are lifelines, not liabilities. Slashing their hardship allowances threatens healthcare access in remote areas. Let’s support, not sideline, those who serve the underserved. #RuralHealth #SabahDoc ❤️
SANDAKAN: The lack of incentives for doctors serving in rural areas discourages them from working in challenging locations, prompting calls to review their allowances, says Datuk James Ratib Datuk James Ratib.
MPs want mandatory prescriptions from doctors and a separate dispensing fee for pharmacists. They’re pushing to split the roles of prescribing and dispensing to ensure better transparency and fair compensation. Big shakeup ahead? https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/05/mps-demands-dispensing-fees-for-pharmacists-mandatory-prescriptions-for-doctors/ 💊
The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) calls for dispensing and professional fees for pharmacists to enable community pharmacies to deliver health services, besides a mandatory prescription policy. MPS stopped short of calling f…
MOH clarifies: Private clinics must provide itemised bills when requested—not doing so may lead to license action. Patients have the right to know what they’re paying for! https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/health-ministry-says-private-clinics-074932078.html #Malaysia #MOH #PatientRights 🧾
PUTRAJAYA, May 17 – The Health Ministry today clarified that private medical clinics are only required to provide itemis...
MOH now requires private clinics to issue itemised bills or risk enforcement under the PHFSA. GPs face more admin without clarity on what’s “reasonable” in charges. No price control? Just price policing. One step closer to overregulation.
In a TikTok Live session, an MOH official from PSP says private medical clinics must issue itemised bills on consultation fees and the price for each drug and procedure, instead of bundling treatment charges. A new medicine price…
Proud moment for Malaysia! Several of our hospitals have been ranked among the world’s best by Newsweek 2025. Healthcare excellence shines bright here!
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has once again earned global recognition, with several of its medical institutions named among the world’s best in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list.
A think tank warns that capping consultation fees + controlling drug prices could cripple private clinics. Patients may face longer waits + fewer choices if GPs shut down. Balance regulation with access!
A think tank wants the government to consider deregulating medical consultation fees, saying the issue of displaying medicine prices is linked to the sustainability of private clinics and primary healthcare.
Malaysian GP rejects consumer tag, says medicine is duty of care—not prices. Treats patients, not shoppers, and even pushes flu shots to keep them out of clinic 😷
Dr Pearl Leong, a GP in KL, says she has patients, not "consumers", adding that she's more cost-conscious than her patients. She says pharmacies often don't follow her prescriptions for generic meds and give her patients more exp…