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Health Ministry launches survey on GEG policy

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has launched a survey to gather feedback and views from all Malaysians on the Generational End Game (GEG) initiative, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Permanent posts for 1,912 reserve candidates of health workers

PUTRAJAYA: The Public Service Commission (SPA) on Sept 25 and 26 approved the permanent appointment of 1,912 reserve candidates for medical, dental, a...

Doctors Seek Government Action To Protect Patient Rights And Safety

The task force urges the government to enact regulations in order to regulate Managed Care Organisations (MCOs).

Home minister: New drug law to shift from punishment to rehabilitation will be tabled this Parliament session

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said that the government has agreed that the policy to eradicate drug abuse by treatment and...

Health Ministry delays tabling proposed anti-smoking laws

No date has been given despite continued postponement.

Malaysia Is At A Crossroads: GEG Bill Will Determine The Wellbeing & Livelihoods Of Millions https://www.therakyatpost.com/living/2023/10/09/malaysia-is-at-a-crossroads-geg-bill-will-determine-the-wellbeing-livelihoods-of-millions/ via @therakyatpost

The decisions made now will shape the health and well-being of generations to come.

Public urged to wear masks

JOHOR BARU: As several locations in Johor show unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings due to the haze, state health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon is urging the public to put on face masks.

Protecting Precious Lives: Preventing Accidental Baby Car Deaths #carsafety https://youtu.be/IEfX7NyGzHY?si=TIY5GbC18vhGAkAx via @YouTube

This is highly preventable. Please share and save a life!

Unhealthy air envelops major towns in central peninsula

The Asean haze portal forecasts showers in the coming days but says “the risk of smoke haze remains elevated”.

Building of clinics, reducing hospital congestion focus of 2024 budget

The health and education ministries will be getting a huge portion of the funds under the budget.

How Much For Major Surgery? RM30.50: A Shocking Bill In Malaysia's Healthcare System https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/malaysia/2023/10/08/how-much-for-major-surgery-rm30-50-a-shocking-bill-in-malaysias-healthcare-system/ via @therakyatpost

Netizen Richard Ker recounted his father's recent major surgery that required local anaesthesia.

Challenging to provide universal health coverage | New Straits Times

THE concept of universal health coverage (UHC) is being drowned out and will not be sustainable over the next five years.

Health Ministry approves Xenpozyme to treat ASMD - Health DG

With worsening haze conditions in Malaysia, health experts advise safety measures for the public | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia is experiencing yet another haze crisis believed to be due to the forest fires in some parts of Indonesia. However, Jakarta has denied detecting...

Ipsos: Malaysians rank third highest globally for trust in healthcare system

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Despite long wait times, Malaysians still have the highest confidence in the country’s healthcare system compared to the most of the world. According to...

Doctor killed in fatal accident on way to Klebang Besar in Melaka

MELAKA: A 41-year-old doctor was killed after being involved in a fatal accident while heading home after completing his shift at a hospital here.

Alat perubatan RM500,000 dirampas

CYBERJAYA: Pihak Berkuasa Peranti Perubatan (MDA) merampas pelbagai produk perubatan yang tidak berdaftar bernilai RM500,000.

No more ‘light duties’ for sick staff of health ministry

The job scopes of those with chronic illnesses will be modified instead to suit their abilities depending on a final report on their usefulness, the ministry says.

Naccol Meeting Backs Drug Pricing Transparency With Price Displays: PM

PM Anwar says today's Naccol meeting decided on drug pricing transparency through a price display mechanism to improve access to medicine supply with more competitive pricing, so that people know the prices of drugs and can make…

Nurul Izzah: Social Health Insurance Can Streamline Public, Private Care

Nurul Izzah Anwar says the working level for the Health White Paper included advocates for hybrid social health insurance to streamline public and private health care services, amid escalating health care costs. "How do you get t…

Council warns of unlicensed Kuching beauty centre, doctor following client’s death https://dayakdaily.com/council-warns-of-unlicensed-kuching-beauty-centre-doctor-following-clients-death/ via @dayakdaily

By Yee Mei KUCHING, Oct 3: The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Sarawak Branch warns members of the public to be vigilant about a beauty centre in Kuching providing unlicenced stem cell tran…

Unhealthy API readings in 7 locations, mainly in Klang Valley and Seremban | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Seven locations across the country continue to record unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) readings as of 10 am today, mainly in the Klang Valley and Seremban areas.

Over 2,000 Doctors Petition PM To Regulate Managed Care Organisations

Over 2,000 private GPs and specialist doctors have signed a petition to PM Anwar to enact the long overdue MCO Act to regulate managed care organisations; the bill should hold MCOs liable for adverse patient outcomes caused by un…

Turkish Airlines Thanks Malaysian Doctor For Responding To Fainted Patient Onboard https://says.com/my/news/turkish-airlines-thanks-malaysian-doctor-for-responding-to-ill-patient-onboard via @saysdotcom

"Heartfelt gratitude to Dr Syazwani, a true hero on our Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flight," tweeted the airlines.