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KPJ Healthcare has launched Malaysia’s first academic health system! 🎓🏥 This groundbreaking initiative integrates education and healthcare to improve research, training, and patient care. A huge leap forward! 🚀✨
KPJ Health System aims to transform hospitals into hubs of learning and discovery, enhancing both patient care and medical research.
Malaysia is set to prioritize spending on digitalizing its healthcare system! 📲🏥 The move aims to improve efficiency, accessibility, and patient outcomes through tech innovation. 💡✨
MALAYSIA plans to focus on digitalising the health-care system as it seeks to boost medical tourism and give remote villages access to services.
Budget 2025 falls short on addressing doctors’ welfare, says a Klang Valley medical officer. 🏥💼 With burnout and underpayment still major issues, is enough being done for healthcare workers? 😔
A Klang Valley medical officer slams the "pitiful" RM55-RM65 increase of the on-call allowance, noting that doctors often work 33 hours straight without rest. The new on-call rate of RM7.73 per hour is "insulting", as the MO warn…
Malaysia’s healthcare system is under pressure with 12% annual medical inflation. The push for value-based healthcare (VBHC) and pay-for-outcomes models could be the key to better outcomes and cost control. 🏥💡
Funding for Malaysia's healthcare system is currently under significant strain, with annual medical inflation rates of 12%, one of the highest in Southeast Asia. In July 2024, in response to the systemic issue of high medical inf…
#RakanKKM promises specialists an income on par with private hospitals! 🏥💼 Could this initiative help retain top talent in Malaysia’s public health system and improve patient care? 🤔💸
According to Rakan KKM's site, specialists in MOH will be able to earn “a similar level of extra income” under Rakan KKM to what they get from external locum in private hospitals. Health care workers other than specialist doctors…
The amendments to the Medical Act have been gazetted, marking the end of the parallel pathway debate! 🏥✅ This could reshape the future of medical training in Malaysia. Is this the breakthrough the sector needed? 🎓✨
Hundreds of specialists, denied listing by the Malaysian Medical Council previously, now qualify to be enrolled on the National Specialists Register.
An activist has slammed a KL hospital for allegedly treating a social worker with hostility. 😠🏥 Shouldn’t hospitals be places of care and compassion for everyone, including those who help others? 🤔💔
Yayasan Chow Kit co-founder Hartini Zainudin claims the hospital’s administrative staff had mistreated a social worker who was seeking urgent care for a refugee infant.
Early cancer diagnosis is now a top priority, says Lukanisman! 🎗️🏥 The focus on early detection could save countless lives in Malaysia. Are we ready for this critical health push? 💡💪
KUALA LUMPUR: Early diagnosis for cancer remains a top priority for clinical radiology services in the country.
Dangerous burnout rates are on the rise in Malaysia, and it’s time to act! 🏥😓 With workers facing extreme stress, what steps can be taken to prevent a nationwide health crisis? 🛑💼
Professor Glenn Hitchman highlights the urgent need to prioritise mental health at the workplace.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch series in Malaysia finally gets the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature! ⌚❤️ A big win for health-conscious users—monitor your heart health on the go! 📲💪
Samsung has announced that the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature has finally now been made available on the Samsung Health Monitor app in Malaysia. Coupled with the app’s existing Blood Pressure and Electrocardio…
How much will it cost the Health Ministry to continue funding pensioners at IJN? 💸🏥 With rising healthcare demands, the sustainability of this support is under scrutiny. Will it strain the budget or ensure better care? 🤔
MOH paid IJN Sdn Bhd RM606.5 million in 2023 for some 234,000 visits from 48,000 government-dependent patients. If MOF Inc approves IJN's fee hike of 10-40%, with pensioners set to stay at IJN, MOH may possibly pay RM660 million…
Shocking revelation: Nurses are donating their low-quality uniforms to be used as burial shrouds! 🩺😧 Guan Eng calls out the poor fabric quality in Parliament—how can we ensure better treatment for our healthcare workers? 💼👗
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Lim Guan Eng today urged the Health Ministry to address concerns regarding the apparently substandard fabric supplied for nurses’ and medical...
Malaysia, India, and ASEAN are joining forces to strengthen ties in the healthcare sector! 🌏🤝 Deputy Minister announces plans for collaboration that could bring innovation and better care across the region. 💉✨
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The collaboration between the Malaysia-India Business Council and the Asean-India Business Council (AIBC) at the Malaysia Pharma and Healthcare Expo 2024, signifies a commitment to fostering economic cooper…
Malaysian women are lacking safe spaces to discuss reproductive health! 🗣️💬 With taboos and stigma still prevalent, it’s time to create open, supportive environments for these vital conversations. 💜
The #RakanMOH initiative aims to boost Malaysia’s healthcare system! 💼💉 Spearheaded by Dzulkefly, this program encourages public engagement to improve health services. Could community involvement be the game-changer? 🌟
KUALA LUMPUR: The Rakan MOH (Health Ministry) initiative is set to enhance service delivery, ensure equitable healthcare, and address the financial sustainability of Malaysia's public healthcare system, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkef…
Budget 2025: The Health Ministry is set to strengthen health services for the well-being of all Malaysians! 🏥💪 From primary care to digital health, it’s all about improving access and quality. 📈✨
KUALA LUMPUR: The RM45.27 billion allocated to the Ministry of Health (MOH) will allow it to strengthen health services and improve the well-being of ...
Those with autism and their caregivers are not forgotten! 💙 The latest initiatives focus on providing support and resources to improve their quality of life. A step forward in creating a more inclusive Malaysia. 🌟
Budget 2025 breakdown! 🏥💰 CodeBlue highlights key health items, focusing on strengthening primary care, mental health support, and digital health initiatives. Is this a step towards a healthier Malaysia? 🩺📊
CodeBlue's summary of health items in Budget 2025: existing patients get to stay at IJN, targeted subsidies for health care, Rakan KKM gets RM25 million funding, MOH's RM45.3 billion budget, increase of on-call allowance for doct…
Malaysia saw a 7.7% rise in live births in 2023, with 455,761 babies born. The crude birth rate also increased to 13.6 per 1,000 population. Notably, Terengganu recorded the highest birth rate, while Putrajaya experienced a slight decline. The country also saw an uptick in fertility rates, reversing a decade-long drop below the replacement level. Get all the stats here:
PUTRAJAYA: The number of live births rose by 7.7% to 455,761 births in 2023 compared to 423,124 in 2022, according to the Vital Statistics, Malaysia 2024 report released Thursday.
The National Heart Institute (IJN) welcomes discussions with the Health Ministry regarding a proposed fee hike for its services. They emphasize that any changes will consider the public's affordability while ensuring the sustainability of the institute's high-quality healthcare services. The meeting aims to strike a balance between cost and care. More details here:
The National Heart Institute is optimistic that the outcome of its discussions with the health ministry will be mutually beneficial.
Healthcare workers need safe, confidential channels to report workplace bullying, according to Malaysian health officials. Bullying can severely impact mental health and job performance, making proper reporting systems essential for a healthier work environment. The Ministry is urged to implement these measures to ensure better support for medical professionals. Full article:
KUALA LUMPUR: Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye says doctors should have safe reporting channels to report bullying incidents without fear of retaliation.
Doctors in Malaysian public hospitals are reportedly working "inhumane" 30+ hour on-call shifts, prompting an investigation by the Health Ministry. 🚨 Concerns over doctor burnout and patient care have spurred calls to reform these exhausting schedules. 🏥 The Ministry is examining workforce gaps to address the issue and ensure more humane conditions for medical staff. Full details here:
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) is set to investigate the issue of on-call hours for doctors in the public health sector, with reports suggesting that some...
The Health Ministry has promised full transparency in the investigation of a Sabah doctor's death, linked to alleged workplace bullying. A report from an independent task force will be made public. The Ministry is also probing another doctor’s death in Seberang Jaya, with concerns about excessive workloads. More details here:
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The government has pledged complete transparency regarding the findings of an independent special task force investigating the death of Dr Tay Tien Yaa, a...
The government is being urged to outsource to private hospitals instead of setting up private wings! 🏥💼 Could this move enhance healthcare access without the added costs of new facilities? 🤔💡
Association says this will reduce the strain on public hospitals which already have limited resources.