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14,234 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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Zaliha: Two committees to examine stand on WHO CA+ and amendment to IHR 2005

The government has established two committees to examine Malaysia's position on the Pandemic Treaty of the World Health Organization Convention Agreement (WHO CA+) and the amendment to the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2…

freemalaysiatoday.com

NGOs lament lack of funding for mental health in budget

The Malaysian Mental Health Association says NGOs will struggle to survive without financial assistance.

thestar.com.my

Nearly 30% of kids in M'sia have stunted growth due to unhealthy diet, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost 30% of young children in Malaysia suffer from stunted growth caused by "unhealthy diets" from both ends of the financial spectrum, says the Health Ministry.

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MOH and Pharmaniaga shifting blame over ventilator debacle

UPDATED 2.11PM | Ministry and company didn't make a contract, says PAC report.

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MOH Prepares To Sue Pharmaniaga For Refund Of Defective Ventilators

MOH has drafted a letter of demand to file against Pharmaniaga Logistics Sdn Bhd (PLSB) in court action for the reimbursement of 104 defective ventilators from China, as PLSB had refused a refund, claiming it acted on MOH orders,…

freemalaysiatoday.com

1,315 reports on attempted suicide received in 2 weeks, says Zaliha

The health minister says the figure was based on mental health screening via MyMinda.

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Malaysia Healthcare Promotes Regular Screenings for Breast Cancer Prevention

Enhancing accessibility to cutting-edge screening procedures for breast cancer early detection Breast Cancer Awareness Day Early Detection Saves Lives KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malaysia Healthcare…

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13% Of Women In Malaysia Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Before 40

Consultant breast & oncoplastic surgeon Dr Tan Gie Hooi says UPM research shows 13.6% of women in Malaysia are diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40, in contrast to the US, where the figure stands at 5%.

malaymail.com

Health Ministry: Two new monkeypox cases detected in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — Two new cases of monkeypox (mpox) involving two local men have been detected in Malaysia, bringing the cumulative number of cases to four this year. Health...

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Exco: Selangorians Reluctant For Second Health Screening Despite Abnormalities Detected

Selangor Public Health & Environment Exco Jamaliah Jamaluddin cites time constraints and transportation issues as two main reasons Selangor residents skip their follow-ups, even when their Selangor Saring test results reveal abno…

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RM505 mil loss due to 8.5 mil expired Covid-19 vaccine doses, PAC report reveals

The report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) regarding the management of the Covid-19 outbreak revealed that the exact cost of the 8.5 million expired Covid-19 vaccine doses totalled RM505 million.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Stroke: no longer an old person’s disease

Dr Tee Sow Kuan sheds light on the rising trend of stroke among younger patients, risk factors, signs, symptoms and prevention steps.

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Anas Alam Faizli Wins Malaysian Healthcare Icon Award

KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific awarded Anas Alam Faizli, currently Duopharma CEO (corporate), the Malaysian Healthcare Icon Award as leader of Malaysia's largest PPP in health care – for the National Covid-19 Immunisati…

straitstimes.com

Almost 1,000 teens in Malaysia tested positive for STDs from 2018 to 2022

These STDs included syphilis, gonorrhoea, chancroid and HIV. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Malaysia buys 104 defective ventilators during Covid-19 pandemic via WhatsApp with no contract inked

No party can be held liable due to the lack of a written agreement, an investigation found. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

thestar.com.my

Govt procured ventilators via WhatsApp during Covid-19 pandemic, says PAC

PETALING JAYA: Deals on the emergency procurement of ventilators during the Covid-19 pandemic had to be done through WhatsApp due to the sheer urgency of the situation, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on the management…

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NCSM: Recent Studies Show Causation Link Between Covid And Cancer

NCSM managing director Dr Murallitharan Munisamy says that recent studies have shown that Covid-19 can cause and exacerbate cancer.

malaymail.com

Six deaths due to dengue fever complications reported from Oct 15-21, says Health D-G

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — Six deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported during the 42nd Epidemiological Week (ME42) which is for the period from October 15-21. No deaths...

malaymail.com

Dr Zaliha: Health Ministry implementing various initiatives under sugar reduction advocacy plan

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — Various initiatives have been taken under the Sugar Reduction Advocacy Plan to ensure that messages related to sugar and its impact on health can be shared...

thestar.com.my

Botched plastic surgeries alarming, with at least 126 cases in 18 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Most of the plastic surgery advertisements on social media are put up by unlicensed parties, cosmetic surgeons have warned.

bharian.com.my

Mahkota Medical hospital pertama di Malaysia terima CCPC

MELAKA: Mahkota Medical Centre di sini, menjadi hospital pertama di di Malaysia menerima Pensijilan Program Penjagaan Klinikal untuk Kanser Payudara (CCPC) daripada Joint Commission International (JCI), sebuah badan akreditasi te…

malaymail.com

Deputy health minister says MoH strives to expedite healthcare development in Sarawak

MIRI, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) would implement the best methods towards accelerating the development of healthcare services in Sarawak, with priority given to...

malaymail.com

Health D-G: Malaysia to safeguard public health, sovereignty in WHO talks on pandemic treaty and International Health Regulations

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 — Malaysia’s stance on the Pandemic Treaty of the World Health Organisation Convention Agreement (WHO CA+) and the amendment of the International Health...

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Gradual rollout proposed for Malaysia's social health insurance scheme

MP suggests starting with employees of government-linked companies