Melaka records over 100pc increase in dengue cases
The number of dengue fever cases in Melaka increased by 103.8 per cent to 322 cases from Jan 1 to April 29, compared to 158 cases in the corresponding period…
Make sure medical staff not overworked with extended hours
The health ministry must ensure that there is sufficient manpower following its decision to extend the operating hours at selected government health clinics, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said. It…
KPWKM targets more senior citizen centres to be established nationwide
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) aims to set up more senior citizen activity centres (PAWE) in parliamentary constituencies which do not have one yet. Its Minister Datuk…
KL has highest number of depression, anxiety cases, says Health Minister
Kuala Lumpur has the highest number of depressed and anxious people in Malaysia, said Health Minister Zaliha Mustafa on Wednesday. “The state with the highest number of those suffering from…
Don’t hesitate to get your booster dose, says Experts
The public should not hesitate to take a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, especially the second dose, to protect themselves from the risk of severe disease. According to health experts, the monovalent vaccine is…
MOH, WHO to continue multilateral mutual relationship
The Health Ministry (MOH) will continue its multilateral mutual relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in growing healthcare reform in this country, said its Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said both sides agreed…
LYC Healthcare inks deal to distribute diabetic supplement in Malaysia and Singapore
LYC Healthcare Bhd has inked an exclusive distribution agreement with CuraLife Spain SLU to distribute a diabetic supplement product known as Curalin in Malaysia and Singapore. In a statement on…
XBB variant cases detected in Malaysia, says Khairy
The country has detected a few cases of the Covid-19 Omicron subvariant XBB, says caretaker health minister Khairy Jamaluddin. “We have detected XBB in Malaysia. For now, it has not…
Health system needs a digital push
In five years, Malaysia will be able to fully digitise its medical records and the man who is up for the task is Khairy Jamaluddin. “Give me five more years…
More Malaysian youths engaging in sex, Durex finds
A recent survey conducted by Durex Malaysia (Durex), joined by over 1,000 adults between 18 and 30 years old, found a statistical rise in sexual activity despite dismal understanding of…