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Good morning! Do Not Allow Negative Thoughts #brucelee #quoteoftheday #mondaymotivation

Bruce Lee's quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset by avoiding negative thoughts. He uses the metaphor of "weeds" to describe thes...

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Could increase in medical negligence cases have impact on health tourism in Malaysia? Medical experts share insights

SHAH ALAM - Growing concerns about medical negligence in Malaysia has raised questions about its impact on the country's medical tourism industry, with medical experts noting...

Quick take : Takeda's #Qdenga Dengue #vaccine - A Milestone in #dengue Prevention

TIDES Study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1903869

Are you skeptical about the dengue vaccine?

Recent revelation of AstraZeneca Covid jab side effect makes it worse.

Low awareness on emergency severity fuels overcrowding in hospitals | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Low public awareness on the severity of diseases that require emergency treatment has led to overcrowding problems at government hospitals.

In Jawi, VC Says UiTM Formed Under Article 153 Of Federal Constitution

In Jawi, UiTM VC Shahrin Sahib cites the UiTM Act that says UiTM was formed under Article 153 of the Federal Constitution. "It will continue to be defended for religion, race and country", he says, amid backlash to opening UiTM-I…

Health experts urge govt to ban ads for sugary drinks to combat diabetes crisis in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — In response to the escalating diabetes crisis gripping Malaysia, health experts are urging the government to take bold action by banning advertisements for...

Health minister warns Malaysia of 60% nursing shortage by 2030

Malaysia's Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has highlighted the projected shortage of nurses in the nursing field to be close to 60 percent by the year

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In Kuala Kubu Baru, health minister says new hospital not the right answer

HULU SELANGOR, May 2 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said the government would prioritise delivering quality healthcare services over a new hospital in Kuala...

Is Malaysia heading towards producing unqualified medical specialists?

SHAH ALAM - Amidst government plans to amend the Medical Act 1971 (Amendment 2012) to address the non-recognition of parallel pathway training for specialist doctors, concerns...

Nursing shortage in Malaysia to hit 60% by 2030, says health minister

Malaysia’s Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that a collaboration between public and private sectors can help improve the shortfall of nursing staff needed to meet healthcare demands in the country.

Hot weather: Health Ministry to announce immediately if schools need to be closed - Dr Dzulkefly | New Straits Times

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is monitoring the current hot weather across several states closely and will issue advisories and alerts accordingly, if necessary.

Health minister says blood clotting side effect from AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine rare, less than one per million people affected

HULU SELANGOR, May 2 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today sought to assure Malaysians that the AstraZeneca (AZ) brand of Covid-19 vaccine is safe with little side...

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Defends MMC’s Role In Protecting Patients

UiTM cardiothoracic surgeon Prof Dr Raja Amin reiterates MMC's role in protecting patients after 2017, when the 2012 amendment to the Medical Act was enforced to regulate specialists, pointing out that MMC comprises very senior d…

No talks on opening UiTM’s cardiothoracic course to non-Bumis, says Zambry

The higher education minister says no official communication has been received on the matter.

Career in medicine not for everyone, says MMA chief

Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz says parents and their children must know what to expect in the profession, including the challenges, before signing up.

TTS/VITT and the AstraZeneca Vaccine, a video summary https://youtu.be/q5YoHWMu-QA Feel free to share this video as many are wondering after the recent publicity on this rare condition

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

Thai doctor raises alarm over rising Covid-19 admissions and deaths

BANGKOK: A lecturer in Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine has warned Thais to be more vigilant against Covid-19, saying infection rates appeared to be worsening, with higher hospital admissions, deaths and severe case…

Parallel pathway programme recognised in UK, Singapore, HK and Brunei says ex- health DG | New Straits Times

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's cardiothoracic surgery parallel pathway programme is recognised in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Brunei, says former health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

MMA Organises Conference To Guide Students Towards Making The Right Career Choice

The Career Guidance Conference aims to guide students in making a more informed decision when choosing their careers.

M’sia set to produce 28,000 medical specialists by 2030

PETALING JAYA: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the ministry’s goal of producing 28,000 medical specialists by 2030 is set t...

Prove Direct UK GMC Recognition Of Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway: Ex-MATCVS President

Prof Raja Amin says UK GMC doesn't give "direct recognition" to FRCS Ed in Cardiothoracic Surgery; screening required before registering as specialists in UK. UK GMC site says Portfolio Pathway is for doctors who "haven’t complet…