TB cases in Malaysia up by 17% last year
The number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Malaysia increased by 3,664 cases or 17% in 2022 compared to 2021, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Health Minister said Malaysia recorded a…
Nearly 7,000 govt medical officers, specialists have resigned since 2018
A total of 6,036 medical officers and 890 specialist doctors at the health ministry resigned from service between 2018 and 2022, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy health minister…
Health DG: Ops Ramadan for food hygiene continues
The Ministry of Health will continue Ops Ramadan 2023 simultaneously nationwide at all food premises including bazaars. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the operation involved inspection of…
Malaysia faces critical shortage of geriatricians
Malaysia is facing a critical shortage of geriatric specialists for the treatment and care of the elderly. Deputy Health Minister Senator Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that currently there are only…
Gov’t to consider tax exemption on purchase of dental equipment for dentists
The government will forward the Ministry of Health's (MOH) request regarding a tax exemption on the purchase of dental equipment for private sector dentists to the attention of the Ministry of…
Malaysia introduces first Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme
Malaysia has introduced its first Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme with four shortlisted finalists, namely National Heart Institute (IJN), Island Hospital, Mahkota Medical Centre, and Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Malaysia Healthcare Travel…
Medical use of cannabis needs in-depth study
Issues pertaining to approval of the use of cannabis for medical purposes in the country require in-depth research and discussion, including from the aspect of controlling the use of the substance, Prime Minister Datuk…
Sarawak in need of more nurses
Sarawak needs more nurses for acute and specialised care as well as for placement in rural clinics. State Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said currently, the nurse…
Every patient must be treated regardless of attire, says Dr Zaliha
Malaysian Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa on Thursday (Mar 16) said that every patient must be treated regardless of the clothes they wear, amid a viral incident of a woman…
Fadillah right about unhealthy lifestyles, says Dr Lee
A former deputy health minister and the Malaysian Medical Association have backed deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof’s remarks on the consequences of unhealthy lifestyles. “I do not think that Fadillah’s…