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2,431 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths on Wednesday | New Straits Times https://t.co/bHlniNyxhO — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 15, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Daily Covid-19 cases increased to 2,431 on Wednesday, taking the cumulative toll to 4,811,327.

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Increase in stroke patients, especially males aged 30 to 40 | New Straits Times https://t.co/iZ1YTWzx6e — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 15, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are susceptible to the risk of stroke due to social lifestyle and the environment, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.

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KKM, firma swasta meterai MoU, rawat pesakit kanser di fasiliti swasta | Berita Harian https://t.co/BvE4GCG6g9 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 15, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Pemeteraian Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) di antara Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) dan firma penyediaan penjagaan kesihatan swasta IHH Healthcare Malaysia hari ini, membolehkan seramai 500 pesakit kanser yang mendapatk…

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Health NGOs Shift To Independent Data Collection https://t.co/RRbjZrXyNQ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 15, 2022

The National Cancer Society Malaysia says it has started its own data collection and intervention building to avoid having to always rely on government reporting mechanisms.

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Channel more funds for aging facilities, medicine security, says MMA https://t.co/vdcxn6m9T4 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 15, 2022

Its president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai says more allocations are also needed to combat communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases.

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Health Ministry bans ‘Night Cream ForU By D Ains Beauty Empire’ https://t.co/gjhiDH76Cj — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 15, 2022

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — A ban notification on Night Cream ForU By D Ains Beauty Empire has been issued as it was found to contain scheduled poisons and is no longer allowed to be...

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MMA gives thumbs up for Sabah’s homegrown doctors plan https://t.co/WxMjbHuciK — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 14, 2022

Malaysian Medical Association president says move should be augmented by commitment to improve healthcare facilities in the state.

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Khairy: Health Ministry to procure new Covid-19 vaccine for elderly, children with chronic diseases https://t.co/5rMaeI0vbX — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 14, 2022

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 13 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will procure a new variant of the Covid-19 vaccine, especially for children with chronic diseases and the elderly, said Health...

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No summonses to be issued to those not wearing face masks, says deputy health minister https://t.co/bz5MCYKavM — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 14, 2022

BAGAN SERAI, Sept 13 — The government has no plans to issue summons to any individual not wearing a face mask in public following the recent announcement by the Ministry of...

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MMA Polling Government Doctors On Antibiotic Shortage In Public Hospitals https://t.co/aA1yMWXxfV — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 13, 2022

This is the first recently reported problem of a medicine shortage in the public sector; previous drug supply disruptions were mainly in private clinics, pharmacies, and hospitals.

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Malaysia May Get Long-Acting Preventive HIV Drug In 2027 https://t.co/ah0YS32y2E — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 13, 2022

Listed among second-tier countries in a ViiV Healthcare-MPP deal, Malaysia will have access to generics of long-acting injectable preventive HIV medication, cabotegravir, in 2027 at the earliest.

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New Covid-19 cases down 9.5% to 14,072 last week https://t.co/NZMJHfMapL — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 13, 2022

However, Category 1 and 2 patients admitted to public hospitals increased by 3.4% per 100,000 from the preceding week.

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No sulphur dioxide in soy sauce products sold in Malaysia; safe for consumption https://t.co/ySFyop9sWj — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 13, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: No sample of soy sauce products, including that of ABC brand, which was recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), contains sulphur dioxide.

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Blood supply sufficient, but constant supply of donations still required https://t.co/4QtWWm2qWx — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 13, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: There is currently sufficient blood supply at the National Blood Bank, but a constant supply of blood donations is required, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said.

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Science minister: Malaysia’s vaccine development at animal preclinical trials https://t.co/tRVf8UMZJJ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 13, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The status of vaccines being developed under the National Vaccine Development Roadmap (PPVN) is now at the stage of preclinical trials on animals, said...

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Health Ministry proposes employers give special one-day off for workers to undergo health screening https://t.co/ANaTo3xhb3 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 13, 2022

REMBAU, Sept 11 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed that employers give an additional one-day leave for their workforce to undergo health screening. Its minister Khairy...

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Dekriminalisasi bunuh diri akan dibentang ke Kabinet, kata KJ https://t.co/67OW3tNl3c — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 11, 2022

Menteri kesihatan itu berkata kertas cadangan bagi tujuan itu sudah di peringkat akhir di Jabatan Peguam Negara.

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New MMA chief vows to continue health reforms agenda https://t.co/QmLATC7l6U — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 11, 2022

Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai also expressed hope that any reforms initiated by the health ministry would continue even if there is a change in government.

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Over 300 clinics in Sabah need upgrading, says KJ https://t.co/zmrJZkevkp — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 10, 2022

Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says the vast majority of these clinics are wooden structures and were no longer safe to be in.

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UTAR Hospital will play important role in training local medical experts, says Dr Wee at fundraiser https://t.co/xhL2lAJ2Jp — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 10, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: In addition to offering high-quality medical services, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Hospital will play an important role in training more local medical experts to contribute to society and the country, says…

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Tobacco Bill Committee May Retain GEG Smoking Offence https://t.co/iySkmpz2RN — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 10, 2022

The tobacco control bill parliamentary select committee discussed dropping Section 17(1)(c) on possession, but keeping Section 17(1)(a) and (b) on the prohibitions of smoking or vaping, or using tobacco or vape products, by anyon…

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Govt to set up more community-based rehabilitation centres for high-functioning autism https://t.co/qdRPdTMqbF — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 10, 2022

CYBERJAYA, Sept 10 — The government intends to set up more community-based rehabilitation centres (PPDK) for high-functioning autism (HFA) throughout the country that focus on...

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Khairy hopes Sabah govt will support Tobacco Bill https://t.co/hi78LV9qwm — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 10, 2022

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 10 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin hopes the Sabah government will support the new act to ban smoking and possession of tobacco products, including vape...

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Wearing of face masks no longer mandatory on school premises, says minister https://t.co/2xRYgoGZ14 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Sep 10, 2022

SUNGAI BULOH, Sept 10 — The use of face masks on school premises, be it indoor or outdoor, is no longer mandatory, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. Through a...