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…
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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…
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…
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…
Specialist training increased to 1,500 slots beginning this year
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will increase training slots for the Master of Medicine programme up to 1,500 beginning this year to encourage more medical officers to pursue their specialist studies, especially in…
GPs, contract doctors urged to assist with extension of operating hours at health clinics
The Health Ministry is encouraging private general practitioners (GPs) and contract doctors to cooperate with the ministry in its initiative to extend operating hours at 52 selected health clinics nationwide.…
Erectile dysfunction high among Malaysians; many not keen to get medical help – Survey
Malaysia-based A. Menarini Singapore Pte Ltd recently conducted an online survey on the general understanding and awareness of erectile dysfunction (ED) among Malaysians. ED is defined as the persistent inability…
Hidden epidemic – poor oral care in children
Many people think of good oral health as having white teeth and a nice smile but there is so much more to it than that. Practising good oral health care…
Over 9,000 kidney patients undergo dialysis every year
The number of patients suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is now very worrying with more than 9,000 patients identified as having to undergo dialysis treatment…
MOH allocates RM9.3 mn for renovating, upgrading 38 dilapidated clinics in Kelantan
The Health Ministry (MOH) has allocated RM9.3 million to renovate and upgrade 38 dilapidated health clinics in Kelantan this year. Its deputy minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the allocation was approved by the…