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Medical group questions Tiong’s stand on smoking hazards

Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz advises the tourism, arts and culture minister to look up the facts about the dangers of smoking.

Clearing the air: Debunking Lung Cancer Myths

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Health clinic construction delayed in Sarawak due to shortage of raw materials — Lukanisman

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): The delay in the construction of several health clinics in Sarawak is due to a shortage of building materials, especially cement, Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said.

For the YB who asked: Dispelling Doubts About Smoking and Lung Cancer #cigarette #lungcancer

Since a certain YB asked for the evidence and KKM/MOH has been silent, we are compelled to produce this video, which should be simple enough for certain YBs to comprehend the huge body of evidence that cigarette smoking is a majo…

Switch To Electronic Health Records Begins In Negeri Sembilan: Lukanisman

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says Negeri Sembilan will act as a pilot location to test the government’s electronic medical records rollout plan, with plans for expansion to multiple hospitals and clinics in 2...

Health Ministry vows to table smoking products bill in this Parliament session

Still waiting for a date to table the proposed law, says Zaliha.

Ex-health DG Noor Hisham may sue over use of his image in advert

He accused the company, which sells traditional Chinese herbs, of ‘irresponsible marketing’.

160,000 Malaysians 50 and above suffer low vision

PUTRAJAYA: The results of the National Eye Survey III (NES III) conducted by the Ministry of Health (MOH) found that 160,000 Malaysians aged 50 and above suffer low vision, with eight per cent of them having blindness.

Health Minister plays down fears of TB outbreak in Klang valley

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Marking a milestone on the path to eliminating cervical cancer in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the ROSE Foundation will celebrate a milestone in screening more than 25 000 women through Program ROSE (Removing Obstacles to cervical ScrEening) and ensuring that 90% of women with abnormal screening tests received…

MCTC Links Rise In Teen, Adult Nicotine Poisoning In Malaysia To Vape

MCTC says Malaysia's trend in nicotine poisoning has shifted from under-5 children before 2021 to now increasing among teenagers and adults, attributing this shift to the rise of e-cigarette and vape use by youths. EVALI is also…

Heed the evidence on health system reforms

IN late 2018, a Harvard team led by Professor William Hsiao wrapped up their consultancy with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH), advising on, among other matters, deployment of the Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI) as a tactical…

Health Ministry Opens Application For Staff Who Wants To Be Part Of Gaza Med Team

The selected medical officers will also be given training covering the physical, mental, and emotional aspects before they are sent to work in the Gaza Strip.

Youth Minister Hannah Confirms Tobacco GEG Found Unconstitutional

KBS Minister Hannah Yeoh acknowledges that the government finds the tobacco/ vape GEG to be unconstitutional: "A law that’s unenforceable and unconstitutional will cost the government millions. Not supporting GEG does not mean I…

Only One In Four See Need For Pneumococcal Vaccination In Elderly, At-Risk Individuals

UM associate professor Dr Pang Yong Kek highlights low awareness of pneumococcal vaccination for the elderly and immunocompromised, with only 24% recognising the need for vaccinating older people and 26% for adults with medical c…

MOH To Procure 590 Ambulances In Phases From Next Year, Says Lukanisman

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says many vehicles belonging to the health ministry have experienced increased mileage due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in some ambulances being out of service, exacer…

Malaysia's Diabetes Epidemic: Urgent Call for Health Revolution

Its serious. The Diabetic epidemic News source https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/11/14/interactive--it039s-not-sweet-news-for-malaysia-as-diabetes-becomes-more-common

Health Inspectors Oppose Placing Public Health Medicine Specialists In Local Councils

Six health inspector groups have lambasted a proposal to place public health medicine specialists in local councils to fight dengue, ahead of an MOH meeting tomorrow with local authorities, saying this will hurt career developmen…

It's not sweet news for Malaysia as diabetes becomes more common

We are No.1 in Asean for diabetes, with a large increase in prevalence. In line with World Diabetes Day, we look at how the disease has affected Malaysians and what we can do.

Decoupling GEG From Tobacco Bill Violates Child Rights: Family Medicine Specialists

The Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists’ Association says Cabinet’s decision to delay the tobacco bill and to decouple the GEG from the bill shows the government’s failure to protect child rights, as enshrined in the CRC ratifi…

Deputy health minister: RM2m to stop ceiling condensation at Sibu Hospital

SIBU, Nov 14 — The government has approved RM2 million to resolve ceiling condensation at Sibu Hospital, said Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. The deputy health minister said an...

KKM sedia gerakkan pasukan perubatan ke Palestin

Penghantaran pasukan berkenaan masih belum dibenarkan kerana mengambil kira keadaan semasa peperangan yang berlaku di kawasan itu.

A Journey Of Hope: A Malaysian's Inspiring Battle Against Cancer https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/malaysia/2023/11/11/a-journey-of-hope-a-malaysians-inspiring-battle-against-cancer/ via @therakyatpost

Despite facing numerous challenges, Siaw's resilience and passion for helping others remained unwavering.