Health Ministry: 57.3 per cent increase in Covid-19 cases in ME47/2023
A total of 3,626 Covid-19 cases were reported during the 47th Epidemiology Week (ME 47/2023) from November 19 to November 25, an increase of 57.3 per cent compared to the…
Pandemic Research Alliance launched for virus-related research
World-renowned professors from six leading institutions in four countries have launched the Pandemic Research Alliance (PRA) to drive concerted research into respiratory viruses from animals to humans, improved surveillance, and…
Screening for Enhanced Women’s Health Care
By Dr Muralitharan Ganesalingam, Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, International Medical University (IMU) and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at IMU Healthcare Every decade brings new health…
Eight people a day on average contract HIV daily in Malaysia
An average of eight people contract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) a day in the country, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic). The Health Minister said that the continued prevalence of new…
Empowering Health Decisions: Innovative Genetic Testing for Disease Prevention & Treatment
As the age-old adage goes, "Prevention is better than cure". But the question is, how can we truly protect ourselves from diseases? Well, it all lies in our DNA (deoxyribonucleic…
Reduce sugar at all functions, Anwar directs ministries
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today instructed all ministries to practise reducing sugar consumption at every gathering. In his call on the people to reduce their intake of sugar, to avoid…
KPWKM to open elderly care centres in govt facilities next year
The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) plans to establish elderly care centres in government facilities next year with caregiving services at a minimal rate. Its minister, Datuk…
RM12.156 mn to upgrade health clinics in Pahang
An allocation of RM12.156 million has been channelled to upgrade health clinics in poor and dilapidated condition throughout the state, said Pahang Public Works, Transport and Health Committee chairman Datuk Mohammd Fakhruddin Mohd…
Health minister plays down fears of TB outbreak in Klang Valley
Health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa has denied claims of a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Klang Valley, saying the situation is under control. “There’s no epidemic or outbreak. TB cases…
Khairy calls out health minister’s silence over smoking-cancer link dust-up
Khairy Jamaluddin has criticised the health minister's silence over her fellow minister's confusion of well-documented medical facts that smoking causes cancer. He expressed his dismay over the lack of correction…