Search the health news archive.

Two confirmed cases of monkeypox- Ministry of Health | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health has confirmed two cases of monkeypox in Malaysia.

Malaysia Doesn’t Import Live Marine Fish From Japan, Says Health Minister’s Advisor

Amid Fukushima fears, MOH and MAFS intensify Japanese food import monitoring; MOSTI conducts real-time water radioactivity surveillance for early detection.

Adeeba: Only RM1,200 Investment Needed Per Woman For Cervical Cancer End Game

Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says Malaysia only needs to invest RM1,200 per woman for HPV vaccination and testing to save lives from cervical cancer. ROSE Foundation founder Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling says the cervical cancer "end game"…

Get vaccinated for whooping cough, say experts

PETALING JAYA: With some 329 cases of whooping cough and 23 deaths reported until Aug 19 this year, experts say vaccination and good hygiene are important to keep the disease under control.

Elderly Care Insurance Not Commercially Viable In Malaysia

Life Insurance Association of Malaysia says elderly care insurance isn't feasible for insurers due to high payouts, recommending that Malaysia adopt Singapore's pre-retirement care insurance. Malaysia's healthy ageing prevalence…

Air ambulance boost for Fire and Rescue Dept | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The recently launched Emergency Medical Air Ambulance Rescue Services (Emars) is a boost in capability to the Fire and Rescue Department.

Air ambulance boost for Fire and Rescue Dept

Eris Covid-19 Variant Surges: Should you be concerned? #covid19 #covid

Ref:https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/09082023eg.5_ire_final.pdf

Immunise your children to protect them from pertussis, says health ministry

Health director-general Dr Radzi Abu Hassan says there have been no new cases in Rompin, Pahang, apart from the three reported recently.

Compulsory Thursday Batik Attire For Civil Servants Upsets Some Doctors

An Aug 21 circular by JPA compels all federal civil servants to wear Malaysian batik at work on Thursdays, except uniformed staff and for official events with set dress codes. A senior MO slams the mandate as "impractical" for do…

IJN turns to sound wave technology to clear clogged arteries

The intravascular lithotripsy treatment uses sonic waves to clear clogged vessels.

MoH bans sale of three cosmetic products containing scheduled poisons

MoH bans sale of three cosmetic products containing scheduled poisons | New Straits Times

PUTRAJAYA: The product notification for BL Ledehh Day Cream 2, BL Ledehh Night Cream and For U Night Cream, has been revoked as they were found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia.

'Community care the way forward' | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The healthcare reforms proposed under the Madani Economy Framework are expected to provide much-needed relief to the struggling healthcare system, experts said.

Community care the way forward'

Malaysia’s Vape Industry Grew 53%, Adult Users Rose 27% – Before Nicotine Delisting

MVCC's 2023 report finds that the retail value for Malaysia's vape market increased 53% to nearly RM3.5 billion in 2023 from 2019; the number of adult vape users rose 27% to 1.4 million in 2022 from 2019. Disposable vape quickly…

PwD children should enjoy equal opportunities in all aspects

PwD children should enjoy equal opportunities in all aspects

Kuala Lumpur: Children with disabilities (PwD) should enjoy equal opportunities in all aspects of life including accessibility, mobility, education, employment, health and rehabilitation, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

A Step-By-Step Guide To Get Free Treatment At GP Clinics Under Madani Medical Scheme

This is a step-by-step guide for STR recipients (household/ seniors/ singles) on how to access free acute primary care services in participating GP clinics in the Madani Medical Scheme, as well as steps on GP clinic empanelment a…

474 medical officers report for duty in Sabah

State health director Dr Asits Sanna says 103 medical officers had been transferred out of Sabah at the same time.

Health DG: Trend of influenza infections in Malaysia stable

PUTRAJAYA: The current trend of influenza infections in the country has recorded stable readings, says Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

Reminder to day, 2 pm Reminder, today 2 pm

From the SJMC Haematology team

Health White Paper aims to ensure equitable and sustainable access to healthcare, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — One of the aims of the national Health White Paper is to leverage public and private healthcare partnerships to enhance healthcare accessibility and...

Minister: MOH Can Deal Directly With Pharmaceutical Suppliers Outside Pharmaniaga

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says MOH can obtain medicine supplies directly from suppliers instead of going through Pharmaniaga, adding that MOH isn't currently facing disruptions in drug supply and that Pharmaniaga merely h…