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Serdang Heart Centre closed since July 22 due to electrical disruptions
PETALING JAYA: The closure of the operating theatre at the Sultan Idris Shah Hospital (HSIS) Heart Centre in Serdang was done to prevent any risk to patients, says Selangor health department director Dr Umni Khaltom Shamsudin.
Another misleading post from @codebluenews The bill on the contrary benefits in providing equal opportunity, streamlines the recognition process and aligns with global standards
Clinical immunologist Prof Lokman Mohd Noh asks why AMM touts different standards for parallel pathway versus university Master's programmes, saying MQA decoupling in the Medical amendment bill seems to privilege foreign over loc…
Health Ministry to hire 3,950 staff on contract; medical, dental and pharmacy officers needed
PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — A new recruitment of 3,950 staff, comprising 3,200 medical officers, 350 dental officers and 400 pharmacy officers, will be made through contract (interim)...
Ahmad Zaki gets RM152 mil contract to build Port Dickson specialist hospital
Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (KL:AZRB) said on Thursday it has secured a contract worth RM151.99 million to design and build the Port Dickson Specialist Hospital in Negeri Sembilan. The construction engineering company said in an exc…
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Copay Insurance Burdens Cancer Patients, May Cause Delayed Treatment: Advocates
A cancer patient advocate says copay health insurance may force lower middle-income patients to delay cancer treatment. A caregiver says as it is, insurance doesn't cover meds/procedures not directly considered part of cancer tre…
Private hospital group backs Bank Negara's move for medical insurance co-payments
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara's requirement for insurance and takaful operators (ITOs) to implement a co-payment option for their medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) products by September this year has been supported by t…
Medical Amendment Bill Marks Big Step Towards Self-Regulation — College Of Physicians Malaysia
The College of Physicians Malaysia envisions the Medical (Amendment) Bill 2024 as a big step towards "self-regulation within the profession" that will enhance the standards and quality of health care in the country.
Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3 per cent of deaths in Malaysia - Dr Dzulkefly
KUALA LUMPUR - Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has consistently accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr...
One in three Malaysian teens overweight or obese, says deputy health minister, as study reveals alarming spike
MIRI, July 22 — A recent study has revealed an alarming finding — that one in three Malaysian teenagers is overweight or obese. In highlighting this, Deputy Health Minister...
Clarification Needed On Opening Of Interim Contracts For Contract Doctors — MMA
MMA wants clarification on the opening of interim contracts for contract doctors, noting that a parliament reply says this is for doctors whose 7-year contract tenure ended/ resigned early, but SPA's announcement invites current…
Dengue Vaccine Now Available In Private Clinics, Hospitals In Malaysia
Takeda's new Qdenga dengue vaccine is now available in private clinics and hospitals across Malaysia. Takeda says the vaccine price for Malaysia is "extremely equitable" and it's open to discussing with MOH for potential vaccine…
Medical Act changes could help bring home specialists abroad, say private hospitals
The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia says the amendments are 'a big step forward' in resolving the hurdles faced by healthcare professionals in obtaining expert recognition.
Late stage cancer cases on the rise in Malaysia | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Breast cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer topped the list of commonly diagnosed types of cancer among Malaysians, ranked by proportion from 2017 to 2021.