Sugar tax a good first step but more must be done, say experts
Former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye highlights the need to educate the public on healthier habits.
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CML Impact Awareness: Bridging Communities for #WCMLD23 #cancer
9/22 is World CML Day The #WCMLD23 campaign reflects the importance of raising awareness and ensuring equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, and support for everyone affected by CML. The focus of this year’s campaign will be o…
Madani Medical Scheme’s GP Consultation Fee Raised By RM5, Programme Expanded Nationwide
ProtectHealth raises GP consultation fee under Madani Medical Scheme (SPM) from RM30 to RM35 and the limit for combined consultation & med per visit from RM60 to RM70. Also, 20 drugs added to the medication list. SPM was expanded…
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Ensure Generational Endgame policy achievable in decreasing smoking prevalence in Malaysia, says consumer body | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Policymakers should delve deeper into the Generational Endgame (GEG) policy, ensuring it offers a practical and attainable method to decrease smoking prevalence in Malaysia.
Lee backs call for regulatory body to oversee health insurance payouts
The former deputy health minister suggests a joint authority to monitor reimbursements by health insurance companies.
M’sian doctor discourages teens from pursuing content creation during health talk
ONE career option that has been trending these days is becoming a content creator especially with the rise of “instant fame” celebrities on the TikTok...
Dr Zaliha: Private health facilities allowed to hire foreign trained nurses from October 1 | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 — Private health facilities are allowed to hire foreign trained nurses (JTWA) without a post-basic qualification starting October 1, but this is subject to...
Icon-Sunsuria Healthcare Partnership Set To Bring More Cancer Clinical Trials To Malaysia
A JV between Icon Cancer Centre and Sunsuria Healthcare is set to bring in more cancer trials to Malaysia and establish a network of cancer centres that complements existing health care services. Icon is keen on conducting theran…
Private health facilities can now hire foreign nurses without post-basic qualification
PETALING JAYA: Private health facilities are now allowed to hire foreign nurses without a post-basic qualification, says the Health Ministry.
Health ministry meeting PSC over GEG bill, says Zaliha
Health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says penalties for offences under the proposed tobacco control bill will be discussed in today's meeting.
Optimising Public-Private Partnership In NCD Care Provision
By nurturing strong partnerships between the public and private health care sectors, we can envision a health care system that provides equitable care regardless of financial status, ensuring quality health care for all.
Malaysia Approves First Long-Acting Injectable HIV Prevention Drug
Malaysia's DCA has approved Apretude (cabotegravir) for high-risk groups after an Asean joint assessment, the first and only treatment by injection for HIV pre-exposure prevention. Cabotegravir only has to be taken every 2 months…
Even in death, nurse saves lives
KOTA KINABALU: A nurse here lived up to her oath of saving lives and caring for the sick even after her death.
Ramsay confirms receiving non-binding offers for Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care
Australia's Ramsay Health Care Ltd said a sale process was commenced, which resulted in the receipt of a number of non-binding indicative offers for Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd, its joint venture (JV) with Sime Darby Bh…
How To Capitalise On Malaysia's Ageing Nation Status – Syerleena Abdul Rashid
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid advocates embracing Malaysia's ageing population, noting that the elderly in Japan are actively involved in community. Smart homes, telemedicine, and assistive tech can also support indepen…
Kelantan govt to provide Orang Asli with info on nutrition, dental health
This is to raise awareness of healthy living, Hilmi says.
Embracing Foreign Nurses Into Malaysia’s Health Care System – Norsalawati Ismail
A former matron praises MOH's decision to allow foreign nurses to work in Malaysian private hospitals amid nursing shortages. In 2021, Malaysia had 113,787 registered nurses, or 1:454 nurse-to-population ratio, far less than 1:30…
White Paper Lacks Transformation Of Private Health Sector -- Chua Hong Teck
Analyst Chua Hong Teck says the Health White Paper lacks proposals on transforming private health care delivery and training, such as whether private hospitals will provide postgrad training, if fee-for-service will continue, and…
Private hospitals hail move to bring in foreign nurses
But the nurses union says private hospitals must have their own way of tackling the nursing shortage, such as their own training colleges.
Ramsay, Sime Darby narrow bidders for US$1.5 bil hospital sale
(Sept 11): Australia’s biggest private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care Ltd and Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd have shortlisted candidates for the sale of their hospital unit, which could fetch about US$1.5 billion in…
Govt to establish mental health institution, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Rakyat that the government is committed to improving healthcare services.
‘I Believe In Social Health Insurance’: Minister's Advisor
Health Minister’s special advisor Dr Kelvin Yii says he supports social health insurance. He cites possible contributions from employers, Socso, EPF, and perhaps "minimal" contributions from the population, while maintaining free…
MOH Now Allows Foreign Nurses To Work In Malaysia: APHM
MOH has exempted foreign nurses from needing post basic qualification to work in Malaysia; this exemption is from Oct 1, 2023-Sept 30, 2024. The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) says this new policy allows foreign…
Modify Treatment Plan’ In Madani Medical Scheme To Contain Costs, Refer Patients To Public, GPs Told
ProtectHealth tells Madani Medical Scheme panel GP clinics to "modify the treatment plan" if treatment costs exceed patients' benefit limit and to then refer patients to a public facility. Doctors question the ethics of this, rai…