Anti-smoking enforcement personnel will wear body cameras, says Health Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Enforcement officers will wear body cameras to nab those flouting the coming anti-smoking laws, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
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MCMC inks digital innovation MoUs with Felda, doctors, pharmacists’ groups
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 29 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today exchanged memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Federal Land Development Board...
Prostate Cancer And Men’s Health: A Call To Action -- Dr Meyharshnee Gunaseelan
The effects of prostate cancer extend beyond the diagnosed individual, affecting families and communities, creating emotional and financial burdens that strain the health care system.
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Malaysia health experts push for revamped social insurance scheme
"If we decide to take this route, it needs to be fair to all"
Health minister: Proposed generational smoking ban ‘put aside’ for now
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The proposal for a smoking and vaping generational end game (GEG) has been postponed and not completely dropped, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said...
AstraZeneca succeeds in striking out suit by 12 Malaysians over Covid-19 vaccine effects
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — AstraZeneca Sdn Bhd today succeeded in its bid to strike out a suit filed against it by 12 individuals involving claims of side effects from the Covid-19...
Rat Bites Patient In Ipoh General Hospital Ward
A rat bit a patient in a ward at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh last Sept. The 61yo man was treated early and referred to a clinic. JKN Perak says after a probe, HRPB's public health unit now conducts monthly spot…
Eight people a day on average contract HIV daily in Malaysia, says Health Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: An average of eight people contract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) a day in the country, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Cabinet Approves Weaker Tobacco Bill Decoupled From GEG - CodeBlue
Cabinet has approved a weaker revised Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill presented by MOH that is decoupled from the tobacco and vape GEG. The bill has been approved for tabling next week, but it's unclear if ther…
Order to reduce sugar intake
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday instructed all ministries to practise reducing sugar consumption in every gathering.
Health Ministry: Diners serving ‘kopi joss’ with hot charcoal dunked in cup can be fined up to RM10k or jailed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Adding charcoal to coffee drinks, which is reportedly becoming a trend, is an offence under the Food Regulations 1985. The Health Ministry, in a statement...
Zaliha Claims Doctors' Transfer Issues ‘Exaggerated’, 10% Rejected Permanent Offers
Dr Zaliha Mustafa says medical officers' transfer issues in the July 31 relocation exercise were "sometimes exaggerated", perceiving the 10% rejection of permanent offers among 4,263 trained doctors (426 MOs, including 35 who qui…
Pharmaniaga denies ignoring letter of demand from MOH on faulty ventilators
Pharmaniaga Bhd has denied that the group ignored a letter of demand (LOD) issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) regarding shortcomings in the procurement of faulty ventilators during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.…
https://youtube.com/shorts/nvpYEVlHjdk?si=MiHBjxn736XDL8dn Edward Jenner was so correct
“The deviation of man from the state in which he was originally placed by nature seems to have proved to him a prolific source of diseases” is a quote from E...
AIA partners with Malaysia eWallet for affordable health insurance
It offers a lump sum of up to RM100,000
Dr Dzul: AGC Reps Never Raised Tobacco GEG ‘Unconstitutionality’ In Health PSSC
Health PSSC chair Dzulkefly Ahmad says AGC reps, who attended select committee proceedings on the tobacco bill "almost all the time", never raised constitutionality issues with the GEG. These reps included senior AGC officials fr…
New Covid-19 cases up 28% to 2,305
The health ministry says it expects a ‘slight increase’ in the number of infections following the recent festive celebrations.
Nearly RM10bil spent on treating NCDs, Health Minister tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM9.65 bil is spent on treating non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Malaysia, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Health Ministry: Covid-19 situation in Malaysia still under control
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 23 ― Covid-19 cases increased by 28 per cent to 2,305 cases in the 46th epidemiological week (ME 46/2023) from Nov 12-18 compared to 1,801 cases reported the...
Health Ministry to equip community clinics with x-ray machines, test labs to reduce hospital dependency
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said today her ministry aims to upgrade public community clinics with certain equipment like x-ray machines and build...
Alpro Pharmacy keen to have 300 outlets by year end, not eager to list
ALPRO Pharmacy Sdn Bhd is in the middle of a six-year expansion plan to quadruple the daily footfall of 50,000 at its community pharmacies across Malaysia. It is also exploring joint-venture opportunities with regional players to…
A toy in front seat may save child’s life
PETALING JAYA: The simple act of having a teddy bear in the front seat of your car may save your child’s life, say child experts.
A-G’s report: Health Ministry achieves objective of reducing dengue cases, deaths
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) management and control of dengue infection has successfully achieved the objective of reducing cases and deaths, according...
The Health White Paper — Is there a reason to be concerned?
The Health White Paper (HWP) that was tabled in Parliament in June 2023 is an important document. Though short on specific details, it does give an indication of how the government intends to develop the national healthcare syste…