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All Selangor F&B workers must wear masks from January https://t.co/jB2oNtrggt — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

The Selayang municipal council says face masks for restaurant workers and hawkers are now a necessity to obtain or renew business licenses.

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Workers' mental health a new challenge for HR practitioners https://t.co/JuGNJf5eUH — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Human resource practitioners consider mental health stability a grave concern for Malaysia as employment picks up next year, particularly after the pandemic.

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Naegleria Fowleri: No cases reported in M'sia but public urged to be vigilant https://t.co/mJeyVjKq8R — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has yet to record any cases of Naegleria Fowleri infection, but members of the public have been urged to be vigilant and take appropriate measures when carrying out activities related to fresh water.

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Create dedicated agency to respond effectively to pandemics, govt told https://t.co/TlhJFveiV7 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

Think tank chief Azrul Khalib says this will give the country the capacity to fight global health threats effectively.

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IJN to add hospitals, retail pharmacies to improve healthcare access and revenue - The Edge Markets https://t.co/EPwlCKVK4J — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

OVER the next few years, Institut Jantung Negara Sdn Bhd (IJN) plans to expand its reach by setting up cardiac centres outside Kuala Lumpur to improve healthcare access and establishing a chain of retail pharmacies. At the same t…

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Is Malaysia Ready For PrEP Treatment? Healthcare Professionals Clash In Views https://t.co/hRTfmreKjq via @therakyatpost — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

A discussion about Malaysia’s readiness to introduce the PrEP treatment to prevent HIV transmission showed some stigmas still prevent people from getting the help they need.

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Reflections For 2023 – Boo Su-Lyn https://t.co/iAa3sU3vaW — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

I’m deeply honoured that the medical fraternity across the public and private sectors chose to place their trust in CodeBlue to make their voices heard.

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MoH expands appointment system at primary health facilities via MySejahtera app https://t.co/vgEQLpTV9t — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expanded the appointment system, via the MySejahtera application, at all primary health facilities, as a measure to...

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Duopharma first company to get halal certification for oncology product | New Straits Times https://t.co/arZkFFXfie — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Duopharma Biotech Bhd became the first pharmaceutical company in Malaysia to receive halal certification for an oncology product from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia.

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Amid China's Covid surge, Health Ministry steps up preparedness https://t.co/aAv9BcBcNj — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 27, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will continue to step up its preparedness to face a possible hike in the number of daily Covid-19 cases and deaths following the surge of infections in China.

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6 rural clinics in Terengganu shut for flood repairs https://t.co/WimQKNce2H — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 27, 2022

KUALA TERENGGANU: Six health facilities in Terengganu are still closed due to floods, which hit the state on Dec 18.

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Terminating tobacco troubles in Malaysia | East Asia Forum https://t.co/QknvHDHh4q — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 27, 2022

Malaysia’s proposed tobacco bill may ban all smoking and tobacco products for those born after 2007.

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Essential facts about Hypertension https://t.co/nHXCGeSPQW — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 27, 2022

Essential points about Hypertension

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Period Poverty Isn’t Just About Free Sanitary Pads https://t.co/Ppcu6AsyOv — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 26, 2022

Period poverty refers to a lack of access to menstrual products, sanitation facilities, and adequate education about menstruation. It is also about lacking access to girl-friendly, functioning toilets.

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#HEALTH: Debunking myths of breast reconstruction https://t.co/v01szBRal4 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 26, 2022

FOR many years, society has held the notion that people who choose to have breast reconstruction do it solely for vanity. Though improving one’s appearance is certainly an added benefit, many individuals do undergo breast reconst…

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Behind The Scenes Of Batang Kali Landslide Emergency Medical Response https://t.co/0PDKkN38pt — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 26, 2022

Emergency physician Dr Alzamani details how medical teams from various hospitals, clinics, and the state health department worked together for a coordinated emergency medical response.

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Health Minister Moots Long-Term Solutions For Overcrowded Emergency Departments https://t.co/9AvsDD6k5B — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 26, 2022

Dr Zaliha Mustafa acknowledges that overcrowded emergency departments are a serious problem that affects patients and staff, and says MOH will hold engagement sessions with emergency departments, GPs, and private hospitals to res…

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No special treatment for VIPs at hospitals, says health DG https://t.co/y0IZCTHoUa — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 26, 2022

Director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah denies such claims, says health ministry prioritises 'emergency and urgent cases'.

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Covid-19 Watch: 609 new cases, says Health Ministry https://t.co/QjOAdeBLJW — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 26, 2022

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 609 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday (Dec 25), says the Health Ministry.

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Medical tourism set for post-Covid take-off https://t.co/s6xPBDq2GT — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 26, 2022

New products, greater stakeholder collaboration can unlock greater value in medical tourism ecosystem.

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KL Wellness City redefines wellness and investment - The Edge Markets https://t.co/diX62Tqpsy — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 26, 2022

People have become more health-conscious following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has in turn increased the demand for wellness and healthcare services. This trend has also spurred the growth of the medical industry…

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Strong political will needed to address medical brain drain issue - Health DG | New Straits Times https://t.co/IKTrY3UKs4 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 25, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged the government to come up with a solution to the medical brain drain that has plagued the country for years.

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#CHILD: Supporting the needs of children with cerebral palsy https://t.co/9Tt0w8c3mH — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 25, 2022

IN conjunction with World Disability Month which fell on Dec 3, IOI Cluster of Hotels came together for the first time to carry out a charity fund dedicated to children with disabilities, focusing on those diagnosed with cerebral…

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VIPs Get Priority Treatment In Overcrowded Clinics And Emergency Departments -- Distressed Doctor https://t.co/hnXa4pSrzk — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Dec 24, 2022

VIPs are any head of any government department, any high-ranking officer in any ministry, their relatives, Datuk, Tan Sri, or well-connected people.