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🚨 Sarawak tops the charts with 32.5% of its youth classified as obese—highest in Malaysia! 🥵 This worrying trend highlights the urgent need for healthier habits, from better diets to more active lifestyles 💪. Time for a wake-up call to tackle this growing issue! 🌱🏃♀️ Full details here:
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 16: Sarawak has the highest prevalence rate of obesity in Malaysia, with 35.2 per cent of adolescents aged 13 to 17 affected. Perlis and the Federal Territory of Lab…
The emotional and financial costs of IVF in Malaysia are overwhelming for many couples. From surprise medical expenses to lifestyle changes, the journey to parenthood is filled with sacrifices. While IVF offers hope, it can also delay major financial goals like buying a home. Some mothers, despite the hardships, find the struggle worth it for the chance to start a family. Full story here:
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17— For many Malaysian couples, the journey to parenthood is filled with dreams of raising a family and nurturing children, but for some would-be mothers, the...
Malaysia's Ministry of Health (MoH) has rolled out five new guidelines to strengthen the nation's disaster response. These include the 2024 National Disaster Management Plan, protocols for handling chemical and biological threats (CBRNe), and new SOPs for rapid response teams. The guidelines aim to boost preparedness across all levels and involve community-wide cooperation. For full details, check out the article here:
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) has introduced five new disaster management guidelines aimed at improving the nation’s preparedness for various...
Doctors in Malaysia will no longer endure 30-hour on-call shifts! 🏥⏰ This long-awaited change aims to reduce burnout and improve patient care. Is this the start of better work-life balance in healthcare? 🩺✨
PETALING JAYA: Do away with 30-hour on-calls, say doctors.
A medical officer lost over RM100,000 to a job scam! 💼💸 Even professionals aren't immune to fraud. Scammers are getting smarter—stay alert and don’t fall for these tricks! 🕵️♂️🚨
MUAR: A 27-year-old medical officer has lost over RM113,000 of his savings after being scammed into accepting a fake job on the side.
Budget 2025: Malaysia’s Health Ministry is prioritizing primary healthcare to tackle chronic diseases! 🏥💡 With a growing focus on prevention and early treatment, will this reshape the future of public health? 🩺✨
KUALA LUMPUR: Primary healthcare that seeks to promote early screenings, disease prevention and a healthy lifestyle should be emphasised in Budget 2025, among other things, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
A tragic loss in Penang: A medical officer has allegedly died from overwork. 💔😔 As healthcare workers continue to face immense pressure, is enough being done to protect their well-being? 🏥⚠️
A 31-year-old medical officer from Seberang Jaya Hospital in Penang was found dead, with fluid in her lungs, in her car in the parking lot of the hospital last June. The doctor’s family attributes her death to overwork, citing 30…
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the controversial Act 342 amendment bill on infectious disease control! 🦠📜 What does this mean for Malaysia's pandemic preparedness and individual rights? ⚖️
Dewan Rakyat today passed the Act 342 amendment bill 2024, despite bipartisan criticism of harsh punishments, excessive powers for the Health DG, and allowing the use of "force" by enforcement officers for infectious disease prev…
Malaysia’s private healthcare and medical tourism sector is set to rake in RM2.2 billion this year! 🏥✈️ With global patients seeking top-notch treatment here, will this boost the economy even more? 💰🌍
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s private healthcare and health tourism sector is expected to generate US$526 million (RM2.26 billion) in revenue this year, co...
The Malaysian government is warning against unsafe cosmetic procedures! 💉🚫 With rising concerns about health risks, authorities are urging caution. Are these beauty shortcuts worth the danger? 🤔
Malaysia's health ministry has warned the public against using a cosmetic product repeatedly advertised on social media as being "free from prohibited substances". Officials in the Southeast Asian nation said they found the face…
Medical groups are calling for more funds for primary healthcare! 🏥💰 As the backbone of Malaysia’s health system, will increased funding improve access and services for all? 🤔✨
A group representing private doctors says more funds are needed in view of the rising number of people with non-communicable diseases.
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The National Heart Institute (IJN) is requesting a fee increase of 10-40% for patients referred by the Ministry of Health. The current fee structure has remained unchanged for over two decades, and the proposed adjustment aims to address rising operational costs and ensure sustainability. For more details, you can refer to the original source:
The National Heart Institute (IJN) is seeking a 10-40% increase in the fees it charges patients that the Ministry of Health outsources to it, saying a review is necessary given inflation and rising costs, as the fee structure was…
The Health Ministry is focusing on better eye care in rural Sabah and Sarawak! 👁🏥 Plans are underway to enhance ophthalmology services, bringing much-needed care to underserved communities. 👓✨
KOTA KINABALU: Health authorities are eyeing improved access to ophthalmology services for remote areas in Sabah and Sarawak, says Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.
Malaysia's healthcare is evolving, and new lifelines are emerging! 🏥🔗 As demands grow, innovative solutions are crucial to meet the country's healthcare needs. Are we ready for the transformation? 🚑✨
THE STATISTICS are eye-opening: according to insurance industry insiders, as of April this year, less than 50% of Malaysians remain uninsured.
Vape sleeves disguised as household items? 🧐🚭 Former Health Minister Dzulkefly says they’re not under the Health Ministry’s jurisdiction, but investigations are underway. Should regulations tighten up? 🔍💨
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The vape stickers or “sleeves” that are used to disguise vape devices as items from common and popular household brands does not fall under the Health...
Disguised vape devices targeting minors? 🚭🕵️♂️ Consumer and health groups are raising alarms, urging the government to crack down on these dangerous products. Time to prioritize our kids' health! 👶💨
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The recent trend of disguising vape devices with popular brand logos like KitKat and UHU Glue has raised serious concerns among consumer and health groups...
Malaysia’s medical professionals are facing a mental health crisis! 🧠🚨 Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam calls for urgent action to support healthcare workers under immense pressure. How can we better protect our healers? 💼💔
Malaysians must remember that the pressure in the medical profession has always been present. What has changed is that people are now more aware, and it is imperative that we take concrete steps to address it.
Subang Jaya Medical Centre and PMG just signed a game-changing deal! 🤝 This partnership aims to enhance healthcare delivery in Malaysia—better services and innovation on the horizon? 🏥✨
The partnership will give patients access to primary and tertiary care across Malaysia, ensuring continuity of treatment.
An association is urging a stop to cigarette sales at mamak shops, aiming to reduce smoking rates among youth. 🚭 It’s time to rethink where these harmful products are sold and take action for a healthier future! #SmokeFreeMalaysia
The Malaysian Indian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association says about 40% of its 12,000 members no longer sell tobacco products.
The vape war heats up in Johor! 🚬💥 Health authorities are cracking down on illegal vape sales, ramping up efforts to protect public health. Will this be enough to curb the growing trend? 💨
JOHOR BARU: The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act will provide more authority to the Johor Health Department to act against vape sellers in the state, which has banned these products since 2016.
Rising divorce rates among Malaysian couples after a breast cancer diagnosis? 💔 Dealing with illness is tough, but support is key. Let’s start conversations about empathy and stronger partnerships during difficult times. 💪💗
As patients grapple with the physical and psychological challenges of treatment, the strain on relationships can become overwhelming.
Putrajaya is stepping up the fight against cancer! 🎗️ Two new cancer centers are set to open in Kedah and Sarawak, boosting treatment options for Malaysians. A much-needed move in the battle against rising cancer cases. 💪
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 — The government is working to expand the network of cancer centres in Malaysia, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He said two new centres...