Dengue cases up 7.7 pct, two fatalities reported, says Health DG
The number of dengue fever cases increased by 7.7 per cent to 2,808 cases in the 24th Epidemiological Week (ME24) which is for the period from June 11 to 17…
“If Not Now, When?” Campaign Supports Women’s Health, Early Cervical Cancer Detection
Cervical cancer is a significant global health issue for women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most prevalent cancer, resulting in approximately 604,000…
Dewan Negara approves health white paper
The Dewan Negara has approved the government’s health white paper, which details long-term reforms to be carried out to the health system. The policy paper was tabled by health minister…
Health Minister wants to table Control of Smoking Product Bill soonest possible
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa asked all parties to support efforts to ensure that the Control of Smoking Product for Public Heath Bill 2023 can be tabled in Parliament at…
Chronic diseases and Flu are a Deadly Combination
By Professor Dr Tan Maw Pin, consultant geriatrician, President of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine (MSGM) and member of Malaysian Influenza Working Group (MIWG), Dr Aslannif Roslan, Internal Medicine…
Health Ministry to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will immediately fill the vacant posts of contract doctors in government clinics and hospitals following the absorption of nearly 4,000 contract doctors into permanent positions, said…
Dr Zaliha: Six ‘Know Your Medicine’ ambassadors to be appointed within PwD community
Six persons with disabilities (PwD) will be appointed as “Know Your Medicine” ambassadors to provide accurate and authentic information about medicines to people with hearing, sight and speech disabilities, says…
Empowering children with learning disabilities through awareness and support
Learning disabilities do exist, and are associated with significant difficulties in learning and acquiring specific academic skills. If overlooked by educators and family members as a character flaw rather than…
Shelve plan to increase hospital or clinic fees, Muhyiddin urges govt
Muhyiddin Yassin (PN-Pagoh) has cautioned the government against pressing ahead with raising the fees for healthcare services in public hospitals and clinics. In the Dewan Rakyat today, he hoped any…
Act on contract doctors placement issues, MMA tells govt
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to address placement issues faced by contract doctors. MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai said there were complaints from junior doctors…