The Ministry of Health (MOH) has allocated RM12.901 million for the upgrade of dilapidated health clinics in Pahang, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said 42 dilapidated clinics will…
Overcrowding in hospitals has been a never-ending and complex issue in Malaysia due to several inevitable and avoidable factors. Overcrowding occurs when the number of patients seeking medical attention exceeds…
A total of 30,648 notices with compound value of RM7.6 million were issued nationwide for smoking in eateries last year, said Health deputy director-general (Public Health) Datuk Dr Norhayati Rusli.…
For over 30 years, Malaysia has seen various efforts to not only combat HIV/AIDS but to find ways to make testing and treatment as accessible as possible. As Malaysia has…
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Malaysia and it is estimated that 5,000 babies are born each year with congenital heart problems in this country.…
The health ministry has submitted 2,000 to 3,000 applications for contract nurses to be absorbed into permanent positions this year. Deputy health minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the applications were…
The government appreciates and supports nurses for their sacrifice and energy in taking care of the health of the people, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. In conjunction with International…
Government hospitals here have backup plans for any water issues that may arise, said State Health Department director Datuk Dr Rose Nani Mudin. She said big hospitals such as Hospital…
Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) president Dr Kuljit Singh has been elected as the Asian Hospital Federation (AHF) president. Kuljit was chosen as the new president at an AHF…
The proposed increase for public health spending will be discussed during the tabling of the White Paper on Health in Parliament next month, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said…
