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Revived hospital going strong

A 91-YEAR-OLD hospital in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, has marked an impressive turnaround over the years.

Malaria makes a scary comeback in Malaysia

The country recorded zero human malaria infections from 2018 to 2021. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Madani Medical Scheme working well to solve overcrowding issue, says Health Minister

IPOH: Since the introduction of the Madani Medical Scheme three months ago, the response has been positive and encouraging, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Budget 2024: Health, education ministries will continue to get biggest allocations, says PM

Tdap vaccine recommended for all pregnant mothers, experts say | New Straits Times

AS of August, the Health Ministry reported 343 cases of pertussis, including 24 deaths, whereby 19 of them (79.1 per cent) were among babies under five years old.

MMA Demands Zero Tolerance For Health Worker Abuse

MMA demands zero tolerance for the abuse of health workers, after Selayang Hospital doctors reported rising aggression at the ED due to long waiting hours. "MMA fears that many other overcrowded public health care facilities woul…

Heart disease among leading causes of death in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: Heart-related diseases are among the leading causes of death in Malaysia and they contributed 17 per cent of the 18,515 recorded deaths in ...

Hard To Raise Government Allocations For Health Care: Minister’s Advisor

Minister's advisor Dr Kelvin Yii justifies the need for social health insurance, as there's little fiscal space to increase government allocations. "In the current health care funding system where it’s purely tax-based funding, w…

AstraZeneca expands AI lung screening to public hospitals in Malaysia

AstraZeneca expands AI lung screening to public hospitals in Malaysia

It has partnered with Institut Kanser Negara to promote the adoption of AI-based lung screening in public health.

Ex-health DG appointed UCSI Healthcare Group chairman

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also takes on the role of a visiting consultant surgeon at UCSI Hospital and an adjunct professor at UCSI University.

The Star's health journalist on her long, hard battle with long Covid

Covid-19’s true toll is reflected in the millions who continue to battle its lingering effects.

At Selayang Hospital’s Understaffed Emergency Department, Doctors Allege Abuse By Patients’ Relatives

Three Selayang Hospital medical officers, including one who quit MOH in August, say verbal abuse against doctors at their understaffed emergency department, mostly by patients’ accompanying family, is rising. Doctors feel their w…

Lock in a future health plan

PETALING JAYA: Beds at public hospitals should be increased in view of the high usage by the population, says a public health expert.

MMA: Allow Patients’ Co-Payments For Madani Medical Scheme

MMA urges the government to allow willing patients to make co-payments under the Madani Medical Scheme, as the combined consultation & med limit per visit is only RM70. MMA also wants ProtectHealth listed in MOH's TPA registry if…

Bribes for hospital mortuary work land four medical personnel under MACC arrest | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Negri Sembilan Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) have detained four public medical personnel on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes totaling approximately RM100 to RM600, with a total amount of ab…

Dr Zaliha: Novel emerging pandemics including ‘Disease X’ on Health Ministry’s radar | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that the Health Ministry is constantly on the lookout for possible new pandemics, including the emergence of...

Emergency Department Priority For Sickest, Not Men In Uniform, Minister’s Advisor Tells MP

Health Minister's advisor Dr Kelvin Yii tells Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful that the emergency department shouldn't have special lanes for VIPs/ police/ military veterans, as the triage system prioritises critical cases regardless…

Malaysia’s medical tourism alive and well https://borneobulletin.com.bn/malaysias-medical-tourism-alive-and-well/ via @Borneo Bulletin Online

ANN/THE STAR – Medical tourists are returning to Malaysia in full force and are expected to surpass the pre-Covid-19 pandemic level in 2019 thanks to the reopening of borders, quality healthcare and competitive pricing. The top c…

Pharmacists in Malaysia Continue to Provide Healthcare Support Post-Pandemic

Pharmacists in Malaysia Continue to Provide Healthcare Support Post-Pandemic - Express Healthcare Management

No Nipah cases detected after epidemic ended in 1999, says Health Minister | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa has confirmed that no Nipah cases have been detected in Malaysia since the last case was recorded on May 27, 1999. She...

Highest Drug Addiction Rates In Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu: AADK

Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu recorded the highest drug addiction rates per 100,000 population, while Selangor, the most populous state, has the highest number of addicts, according to AADK. Drug addiction cases nationw…

Addressing The Shortage Of Nurses In Malaysia – Harjit Kaur Ujagar Singh

MOH's decision to allow private hospitals to hire foreign nurses will provide some relief to our health care system, but it could raise health care costs. Offering foreign nurses competitive packages may also lead to pay disparit…

The Suffering Family Medical Practitioner -- Dr Sng Kim Hock

The Association of Specialists in Private Medical Practice Malaysia says the RM35 cap on GPs/ family doctors' consultation fee is at par or lower than plumber or electrician fees, and cheaper than a beautician or hair salon visit…