Report: 41% of Malaysia’s adults will be obese by 2035
Obesity rates in Malaysia are projected to skyrocket in the coming years, with a new report from the World Obesity Federation predicting that 41 per cent of the country’s adults…
Increased number of dengue cases in Kelantan
The cumulative number of dengue cases in Kelantan up to the eighth epidemiological week (ME) this year was up by 41, with 280 recorded compared to 239 during the same period…
Covid-19 Watch: 184 new cases, says Health Ministry
Malaysia recorded 184 new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday (Feb 21), says the Health Ministry. The Health Ministry said through data released on its KKMNow portal on Wednesday (Feb 22) that…
Malaysian army medical team on duty for earthquake victims in Türkiye
The disaster response team of the Malaysian army are providing health care in a field hospital they established in Türkiye’s southeastern Adiyaman province which was heavily hit by the massive…
2 cosmetic products banned for containing mercury
Two cosmetic products under the brand name Karisma have been banned in Malaysia, says health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the products, Turmeric Booster Cream and Flashhskinzz Treatment…
Schools, cleaning contractors urged to take proactive action to prevent mosquito breeding
Schools and cleaning contractors appointed by them are advised to take proactive action to prevent breeding of mosquitoes in schools that are at risk of causing dengue fever, said Health…
COVID-19 admissions up 6.3% last week, says Health DG
Admissions of COVID-19 patients to health facilities per 100,000 population increased 6.3 per cent in the fourth epidemiological week 2023 (ME 4/2023) from Jan 22 to 28 compared to the previous week.…
15.5% increase in leprosy cases in Malaysia in 2022
Malaysia recorded a 15.5 per cent increase in new leprosy cases in 2022, with 164 cases compared to 142 in 2021, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Malaysia had 181…
Breast cancer, leading cause of cancer deaths among women
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women and also the leading cause of cancer deaths among the gender. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said…
Health ministry ready to tighten SOPs at borders
The health ministry says it is prepared to change the existing healthcare policy for Covid-19 pandemic management at the country’s borders, including by tightening the SOPs for health checks. Minister…