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13,954 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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Health experts predict diabetes will heavily burden Malaysia's healthcare system in future

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The increasing number of young people in Malaysia who are diagnosed with diabetes will be a heavy strain on the country’s public healthcare system in the...

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Health Ministry: Dengue cases up in week 43, no deaths reported

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 ― The number of dengue cases for the 43rd Epidemiological Week (ME43) of October 22-28 increased by 10 cases or 0.4 per cent to 2,272 cases, compared to 2,262...

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95% of lung cancer cases detected late (Poll Inside)

PETALING JAYA: Almost 95% of lung cancer cases are detected late although it is one of the top three cancers to affect Malaysians, says National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) managing director Dr Murallitharan Munisamy.

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Malaysian Healthcare Crisis: MMA Fights for Fair On-Call Allowances

Our doctors are talking about this situation affecting doctors and the resultant Public Healthcare crisis.Will this fall on deaf ears?Massive resignations wi...

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Diabetes no longer a disease of the old in Malaysia as experts call for new solutions

According to Malaysia’s National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) – conducted every four years – the prevalence of diabetes increased from 11.2 per cent in 2011 to 13.4 percent in 2015 and to 18.3 per cent in 2019.

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Govt rejects doctors’ request for higher on-call payment

The health ministry says the current amount is appropriate as doctors are receiving other allowances, too.

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Relief for Sunway investors as Ramsay-Sime Darby Healthcare bid remains open | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Group Bhd investors are likely to find solace in the recent news that the sale of Ramsay-Sime Darby Healthcare may favour either Columbia Asia or a consortium led by Affinity.

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Medical centre recognised for excellence in oncology care

SUBANG Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) is the first private medical centre in Asia-Pacific to be certified as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Malaysia for its oncology services.

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Zaliha: Two committees to examine stand on WHO CA+ and amendment to IHR 2005

The government has established two committees to examine Malaysia's position on the Pandemic Treaty of the World Health Organization Convention Agreement (WHO CA+) and the amendment to the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2…

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NGOs lament lack of funding for mental health in budget

The Malaysian Mental Health Association says NGOs will struggle to survive without financial assistance.

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Nearly 30% of kids in M'sia have stunted growth due to unhealthy diet, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost 30% of young children in Malaysia suffer from stunted growth caused by "unhealthy diets" from both ends of the financial spectrum, says the Health Ministry.

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MOH and Pharmaniaga shifting blame over ventilator debacle

UPDATED 2.11PM | Ministry and company didn't make a contract, says PAC report.

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MOH Prepares To Sue Pharmaniaga For Refund Of Defective Ventilators

MOH has drafted a letter of demand to file against Pharmaniaga Logistics Sdn Bhd (PLSB) in court action for the reimbursement of 104 defective ventilators from China, as PLSB had refused a refund, claiming it acted on MOH orders,…

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1,315 reports on attempted suicide received in 2 weeks, says Zaliha

The health minister says the figure was based on mental health screening via MyMinda.

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Malaysia Healthcare Promotes Regular Screenings for Breast Cancer Prevention

Enhancing accessibility to cutting-edge screening procedures for breast cancer early detection Breast Cancer Awareness Day Early Detection Saves Lives KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malaysia Healthcare…

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13% Of Women In Malaysia Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Before 40

Consultant breast & oncoplastic surgeon Dr Tan Gie Hooi says UPM research shows 13.6% of women in Malaysia are diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40, in contrast to the US, where the figure stands at 5%.

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Health Ministry: Two new monkeypox cases detected in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — Two new cases of monkeypox (mpox) involving two local men have been detected in Malaysia, bringing the cumulative number of cases to four this year. Health...

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Exco: Selangorians Reluctant For Second Health Screening Despite Abnormalities Detected

Selangor Public Health & Environment Exco Jamaliah Jamaluddin cites time constraints and transportation issues as two main reasons Selangor residents skip their follow-ups, even when their Selangor Saring test results reveal abno…

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RM505 mil loss due to 8.5 mil expired Covid-19 vaccine doses, PAC report reveals

The report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) regarding the management of the Covid-19 outbreak revealed that the exact cost of the 8.5 million expired Covid-19 vaccine doses totalled RM505 million.

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Stroke: no longer an old person’s disease

Dr Tee Sow Kuan sheds light on the rising trend of stroke among younger patients, risk factors, signs, symptoms and prevention steps.

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Anas Alam Faizli Wins Malaysian Healthcare Icon Award

KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific awarded Anas Alam Faizli, currently Duopharma CEO (corporate), the Malaysian Healthcare Icon Award as leader of Malaysia's largest PPP in health care – for the National Covid-19 Immunisati…

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Almost 1,000 teens in Malaysia tested positive for STDs from 2018 to 2022

These STDs included syphilis, gonorrhoea, chancroid and HIV. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Malaysia buys 104 defective ventilators during Covid-19 pandemic via WhatsApp with no contract inked

No party can be held liable due to the lack of a written agreement, an investigation found. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Govt procured ventilators via WhatsApp during Covid-19 pandemic, says PAC

PETALING JAYA: Deals on the emergency procurement of ventilators during the Covid-19 pandemic had to be done through WhatsApp due to the sheer urgency of the situation, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on the management…