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We dive into the essential facts about Heat Stroke to help you stay safe in this hot weather

Health Ministry records 39 heat-related cases, says Dr Zaliha | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Health Ministry (MoH) recorded a total of 39 cases of heat-related illness from the 16th Epidemiological Week (ME) (April 16-22) to the 23rd ME...

Medical groups in Malaysia defend nurses’ uniform after criticism from PAS MP over ‘tight’ attire

KUALA LUMPUR: Several medical organisations in Malaysia have come out to defend the uniforms of nurses in the country following criticism by an opposition lawmaker from the Islamist party Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) that the un…

Pharmacological Guidelines for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation 2023

Opposition MPs Rally To Reinstate Liquid Nicotine On Poisons List

PN lawmakers – Kuala Langat MP Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi and Jerantut MP Khairil Nizam Khirudin – call for the restoration of liquid nicotine into the Poisons List to protect minors from the harmful substance, after the tobacco bill w…

Dewan Rakyat passes health white paper

Health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa promises action plan next month to settle the contract doctor dispute.

Madani Medical Scheme Set For Launch This Month

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says the Madani Medical Scheme will commence soon in this month of June, following engagements with private clinics and GPs.

Not right time to establish national health services commission, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: It is not suitable to establish a national health services commission for now, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

In Parliament, Kuantan MP complains nurses’ outfits too body hugging, not Shariah compliant

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — An Opposition lawmaker today expressed his concern over the dress code for nurses in healthcare facilities, claiming their attire was tight-fitting and...

Constipation Treatment: FDA-Approved Vibrating Capsule Offers Hope for Chronic Sufferers

Selangor Teen Dies From Heart Failure In Probable EVALI Case

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says a 16-year-old girl, with 3-year vaping history, died last June 5 from acute heart failure with pulmonary embolism in a probable EVALI case. In a separate nicotine poisoning case of a 2-year-old, she now has…

Health White Paper Touts MOH Gradually Dropping Service Provider Role

The Health White Paper moots reforming MOH by gradually removing both its roles as health service provider (goes to autonomous facilities) and purchaser (goes to a Strategic Purchaser entity). MOH will just retain its regulator &…

Health Ministry to complete probe into issue of two kids with cerebral palsy immediately

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken note of the issue that two children suffered from cerebral palsy after being born in a government-owned health...

White paper: Health Ministry to propose higher service fees for the rich

Current structure has led to huge disparity compared to costs incurred.

Malaysia’s Health White Paper set for Dewan Rakyat debate

Malaysia's Health White Paper to be tabled in Dewan Rakyat, focusing on a 15-year plan for health system reform and social protection extension.

Health white paper lacking in solutions, says think tank

Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says ‘the challenges are mentioned but the solutions are insufficient’.

Switching Carbs for Protein: A Promising Key to Reducing Mortality Risk in Chronic Kidney Disease

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Ministry proposes national health insurance to help pay Malaysia’s medical bills

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Health Ministry is proposing a progressive contribution scheme to diversify funding for public healthcare services and institute much-needed reforms...

Tobacco Bill Limbo Shows Clear Message From Government, Parliament: 'I Don't Care'

“The executive has failed to protect the health of our citizens. Now, Parliament is sending a very clear message that they are also not bothered about protecting the health of our citizens” – MCTC chairman Dr M. Murallitharan on…

Acalabrutinib and high-frequency low-dose subcutaneous rituximab for initial therapy of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Patches: A Path to Peanut Allergy Relief for Young Children?

QOTD: The greatest Wealth