Sharp decline in fertility rate as more marrying later
The average age of couples getting wed increased from 24.7 years in 1990 to 28.9 in 2022.
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Dengue cases rise with 5 deaths reported last week
A total of 78,068 cases have been reported this year, significantly higher compared with the 61,545 cases in the same period in 2023.
Over 48,000 calls on suicidal behaviour made to mental health crisis helpline from 2022 until June this year, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Mental Health Crisis Helpline, HEAL 15555, received over 48,000 calls related to suicidal behaviour from 2022 until June this year, Deputy Prime...
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Patient abandonment on the rise in Malaysia’s government hospitals
Hundreds of patients are abandoned by their families at government hospitals. These abandoned seniors are occupying hospital beds that are in high demand as there is a long list of patients in need of medical attention and awaiti…
MOH refining rules on sale of smoking products, including through vending machines
PUTRAJAYA (July 12): The Ministry of Health (MOH) is refining regulations related to the ban on the sale of all smoking products, including through vending machines.
Co-payment feature in medical insurance to lower premiums, remains optional, says industry group
The new co-payment feature for medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) products is optional and offers lower premiums, without affecting existing full coverage...
MOF Passes The Buck On Regulating Private Hospital Charges To MOH
In Parliament, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying passed the buck on regulating private hospital charges to MOH. PHFSA's Schedule 13, amended 2013, only regulates professional fees of doctors/ dentists in private hospitals, not…
MCPF criticises unsupervised vape sales through vending machines
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) has criticised the sale of vapes through unsupervised vending machines, calling it irresponsible and a violation of public health laws.
Malaysian Doctors Stigmatising HPV Patients As Promiscuous Women: UMMC Study
UMMC’s Prof Woo Yin Ling says a study of 578 doctors in Malaysia found that 1 in 5 believe women with HPV deserve their condition, 29% think HPV-positive women have multiple sexual partners, 39% think HPV-positive women started h…
Deaths from haemorrhagic strokes on the rise in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of deaths from haemorrhagic strokes in Malaysia is increasing, with many patients dying before receiving treatment at hospitals.
Health Ministry to pharmaceutical players: We won't compromise on price fixing, middlemen | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government today said it will not tolerate any forms of price fixing and anti-competition practices, including through the appointment of agents or middlemen, which may lead to increased prices of medici…
Are Malaysia’s kids being bombarded with more and more fast food, sugary drinks ads? Here’s what research shows
If your child watches TV, they are more likely to see an ad for junk food than for healthy food. It gets worse during school holidays, as children will be targeted with even...
Dzulkefly says nine million doses of expired Covid-19 vaccine worth RM185m, urges public to not blame previous health ministers
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Some nine million expired Covid-19 vaccine doses worth RM185 million have been thrown away, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said...
Bank Negara: Insurers To Set Health Insurance Co-Payment Caps
Bank Negara said today it is up to insurers to set the maximum cap on co-payments in health insurance; minimum is 5%. BNM also said the premium for MHIT products with co-payment features is 19%-68% lower than those without, depen…
BNM: Co-pay health insurance an incoming ‘option’, not replacing current policies
Insurers must start offering co-payment options from September 1 in addition to existing polices. Co-payments will not apply to emergencies, outpatient treatment for critical...
Covid-19 reporting to MySejahtera no longer required, says Health Ministry
PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 positive individuals will no longer be required to report their Covid-19 self-test results to MySejahtera.
What you should know: MoH’s updated Covid-19 guidelines for ‘living with the virus’
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Malaysia is currently in the phase of living with Covid-19 and in the transition towards normalcy. In a parliamentary reply dated July 4, Health Minister...
Galen: New Health Insurance Co-Payments Expose Households To Financial Catastrophe
Galen Centre says BNM's new requirement of a co-payment option in health insurance (min 5%, no cap) will cause a jump in household out-of-pocket payments. "Is BNM's new requirement ultimately going to be of more benefit to insure…
Dr Sim: Sarawak needs more representation in Malaysia Medical Council https://dayakdaily.com/dr-sim-sarawak-needs-more-representation-in-malaysia-medical-council/ via @dayakdaily
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, July 4: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has emphasised the need for greater representation of Sarawak in the Malaysia Medical Council (MMC). In a Facebook post…
Ministry concerned about healthcare workers leaving for work abroad
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says more than 2,400 nurses applied to go overseas last year.
HIMSS and SNS Network partner to drive digital health transformation in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: SNS Network Technology Bhd has partnered with global health advocate Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) to advance digital healthcare transformation in Malaysia.
Urgent call for HIV advocacy within Malaysia’s youth https://borneobulletin.com.bn/urgent-call-for-hiv-advocacy-within-malaysias-youth/ via @Borneo Bulletin Online
PETALING JAYA (ANN/THE STAR) – There is a significant gap in raising awareness among peers about high-risk behaviours that could lead to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as acknowledged by student groups and leaders. Universiti…
New Bill Empowers AADK To Arrest, Treat, Rehabilitate Drug Users
The Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Bill 2024 authorises AADK officers to apprehend, treat, and rehabilitate "drug dependants or misusers". Experts oppose mandatory rehab and question whether AADK can d…
HIV infections among tertiary students in Malaysia on the rise | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: There is a concerning rise in the number of HIV infections among tertiary students aged 18 to 25 in Malaysia.