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Health Ministry allocates RM42.74m for repair, upgrading of health clinics in Sarawak this year, says Dr Sim

KUCHING, May 14 — The Ministry of Health (KKM) has allocated RM42.74 million for repairs and upgrading of health clinics in Sarawak this year. Deputy Premier and the State...

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Education key to combating Malaysia’s childhood obesity time bomb: experts https://sc.mp/0yd4y?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=3262453&utm_medium=share_widget via @scmpnews

Experts say proposed solutions like shutting down unhealthy late-night eateries will not solve what is fundamentally a lifestyle problem caused by a lack of health awareness.

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Free influenza shots for seniors planned as part of National Immunisation Programme in 2025, says health minister

PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said Putrajaya is planning to offer free influenza shots to the elderly, as part of the National Immunisation...

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KPJ Healthcare wins 11 awards for patient care, expertise in various medical fields | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Bhd won 11 awards at the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Summit and Conference 2024, held recently in Phuket, Thailand.

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Govt to spend RM150mil on 400 healthcare facility upgrades, says minister

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says 55 projects are in Sabah and they are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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Health minister gives commitment to resolve nurses’ salary, welfare issues

AdvertisementAdvertisement KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, has expressed his commitment to resolving the issues faced by nurses in the...

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MMA Urges UiTM to Open Cardiothoracic Surgery Program to Non-Bumiputeras

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MMA: Open Up UiTM’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Postgrad To Non-Bumi For National Interest

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) tells UiTM to open its cardiothoracic surgery postgrad programme to non-Bumi students "in the best interest of the health of the population". MMA points out that UiTM has a postgrad program…

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Health Ministry carrying out comprehensive study on human resources planning | New Straits Times

BALING: The Health Ministry is carrying out a comprehensive study on human resources planning to ensure that the development of its health workers are aligned with the infrastructure development.

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Health minister: Govt ensures support for Covid-19 vaccine recipients facing side effects

BALING, May 10 — The government is committed to offering continued care for individuals who have received the Covid-19 vaccine, including those administered with AstraZeneca,...

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in the meantime, in case you missed it : Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Linked to AstraZeneca Vaccine #tts #vitt #covid19

An overview of the TTS/VITT syndrome linked to Covid viral vector vaccines. Further reading : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41541-022-00569-8

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Health Ministry to issue statement on AstraZeneca vaccine soon, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 ― The Ministry of Health (MoH) will issue a statement regarding the Covid-19 vaccine produced by British-Swedish biopharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca soon,...

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Public told to exercise caution as temperatures soar to 40°C

Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says four areas in Kelantan recorded a Level 2 heatwave.

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New Chronic Kidney Disease App, Predictive Kidney Failure Tool Launched

AstraZeneca, together with health care industry leaders, have launched an app for primary care physicians for chronic kidney disease management, plus a Kidney Failure Risk Equation that can be integrated into lab reports to predi…

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Methadone triumph: Revolutionising addiction treatment in Malaysia

Challenges remain, such as stigma and legal debates on addiction treatment. Experts stress the importance of education and personalised care by

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When stupidity is considered patriotism #isaacasimov #quoteoftheday https://youtu.be/cs0KjUM_pWs?si=KwgIJnhf013DXoyq Happy Wednesday!

“When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent.”~ Isaac AsimozThis thought-provoking statement highlights the potential dangers whe...

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Subra: Parallel Pathway War ‘Blessing In Disguise’

Former Health Minister Dr S. Subramaniam welcomes the open war over the parallel pathway. "It is a blessing in disguise because it has brought into open a debate on an issue which was simmering for too long, with different groups…

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Fully integrated digitalised health record system vital as Malaysia's ageing population grows

PETALING JAYA: With Malaysia's senior citizen population set to roughly double by 2040, a fully integrated digitalised health record (DHR) system will be crucial to manage the looming ageing population crisis, according to a stud…

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I’m listening to AstraZeneca Vaccine Linked To Rare Blood Clots: An Explainer on BFM. Check out this episode!

Recently, AstraZeneca allegedly confirmed, for the first time in a court document, that its COVID-19 vaccine can lead to a rare side effect called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). What is TTS, and did many people…

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MOH assures to disclose data on adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines — Dr Dzulkefly

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has given an assurance that it will disclose data on adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) resulting from Covid-19 vaccines at a time to be determined, said its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefl…

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Subra: Full Shift To Local Master’s For Medical Specialisation Maybe Possible In 10 To 15 Years

Dr S. Subramaniam says attempts to remove the parallel pathway have been ongoing since his term as health minister from 2013-2018. But the Master’s program still can't train enough specialists, with only 1,000 slots for an averag…

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Low survival rate for oral cancer in Malaysia raises alarm

KUALA LUMPUR - Oral cancer, a potentially deadly disease characterised by silent progression and often late-stage diagnosis, has emerged as a significant public health...