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Perak takes precautions after 45 pupils contract HFMD, says state exco

IPOH, Aug 4 — A total of 45 pupils in several districts in Perak including Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan, Larut, Matang and Selama, Muallim and Kerian have been infected with the...

Doctor Relocations Prioritise Klinik Kesihatan Over Hospitals, PKDs

The July 31 placements of over 4,000 permanent medical officers prioritised primary care facilities: 11% of doctors originally at hospitals and 76% of MOs previously based in health offices (PKD/ PKB) were transferred to klinik k…

MMA Thanks MOH For Approving 20% Of Medical Officers’ Appeals Against Transfers

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) also calls for a better e-House Officer system, staggered placements for future relocations, and financial assistance for MOs relocating.

BAT’s Disposable Vape Enters Malaysian Market

Tobacco giant BAT has launched its Vuse disposable vape with up to 1,500 puffs in Malaysia, priced at RM22, after the government delisted liquid nicotine. Vuse is sold nationwide on Shopee and Lazada, and in convenience stores in…

Hartal Projects Doubled Hospital Waiting Times – Possibly Till June 2024

Due to mass doctor relocations, HDK estimates 50%-100% spike in ED waiting times for admission, particularly in Klang Valley, Melaka, and Negeri. Even if vacancies are filled by Dec, HDK expects the impact to last till June, as f…

MMA Wants Medical Negligence Reforms, After Multi-Million Ringgit Lawsuit Payouts

MMA wants reform in managing potential medical negligence – like mandatory mediation – after lawsuits in two obstetrics cases against public hospitals saw RM5 mil to RM8 mil payouts. MMA says this will raise the cost of professio…

Staffing Crisis at Selayang Hospital's O&G Department: Patient Safety at Risk!

Ref:https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2023/07/28/staff-shortage-at-selayang-hospitals-og-department-risks-patient-safety/

WHO Report Wrongly Claims Malaysia Has No Smoking Bans

WHO's 2023 report on the global tobacco epidemic wrongly claims Malaysia doesn't have or barely has smoking bans in public places. Malaysia is marked as having "zero" indoor places with a complete smoking ban. Malaysia has had sm…

The high cost of malpractice suits

PETALING JAYA: Reforms are needed in the handling of medical procedures involving high-risk patients, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), following two recent multimillion-ringgit awards by the courts for medical neglig…

10 Healthcare Initiatives In Malaysia to take note of

Malaysia offers numerous free healthcare initiatives that range from mental health to mammogram subsidies and more.

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Ministry approves appeals for transfer from 322 doctors

They included those who wanted to pursue specialisation studies and those facing acute family problems.

How many more doctors do you want to lose, asks Schomos

The division under the Malaysian Medical Association says Putrajaya cannot deny doctors the right to make the transfer claims after being posted to Sabah and Sarawak.

Staff Shortage At Selayang Hospital’s O&G Department Risks Patient Safety

Selayang Hospital’s O&G department will be stripped to 14 MOs by July 31, about 3 times lower than the recommended 40. Doctors say this may harm patients – including pregnant women losing their baby or even their life – as "anyth…

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‘Madani Economy’ Lacks Recognition Of Health And Ageing: Galen Centre

The Galen Centre says the PM's "Madani Economy" vision fails to recognise Malaysia's increasingly sick and ageing population. "People who are sick and infirm will be disadvantaged and unable to participate in the benefits of this…

State Of Emergency In Tuanku Ja'afar Seremban Hospital – Dr Otto

A medical officer says patients at Tuanku Ja'afar Seremban Hospital are being stranded in ED for over 12 hours. Doctors are forced to rush discharges to admit these patients, risking substandard care. Also, a new fire system proj…

How Many People Have To Die Before Doctor Shortages Are Resolved? – Dr Elena

A medical officer says like HKL, Melaka Hospital is also suffering doctor shortages due to relocations. Patients are stranded in Melaka GH's ED for nearly 2-3 days. "I've seen patients, who were initially stable upon presentation…

Borax TikTok Challenge: The Dangerous Detox Trend Putting Health at Risk!

Ref:https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2023/07/25/medical-experts-warn-against-drinking-laundry-powder-borax-tiktoks-latest-detox-trend-video/81642

QOTD: The three great physicians

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IJN ranked top 30 in list of specialist hospital in Apac region

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) has been recognised as a leading specialist hospital in the Asia-Pacific region (Apac) by Newsweek’s Best Specialised...

Doctors Are Willing To Serve, But The Government Must Show It Cares – MMA

The Malaysian Medical Association urges the government to minimise the impact of doctor relocations, such as to consider a reasonable placement allowance for relocating doctors and adequate notice to report for duty from the date…

HKL Emergency Doctors Pull Double Shifts, Expect Staff Resignations And Longer Waiting Times As Relocation Nears

HKL emergency department is losing some 40 MOs from July 31 MO relocations. Already, HKL emergency doctors are pulling double shifts. As it is, patients in ED wait 3-6 hours to see a doctor; at least 1-2 days for ward admission;…

Using aquariums to store drinks is an offence, warns health DG

Health director-general Dr Radzi Abu Hassan says containers made specifically for rearing fish are not suitable for storing food and drink.