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Issue guidelines for monkeypox, health ministry told https://t.co/I70BE9t9C4 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 23, 2022

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii says the government should also look to intensify controls at borders.

Covid-19 Watch: 1,817 new cases, says Health Ministry https://t.co/wUfFoqmfO1 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 23, 2022

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 1,817 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday (May 22), says the Health Ministry.

Khairy confirmed as one of five vice presidents of World Health Assembly https://t.co/Xjt79XKn4s — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 23, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin was appointed as one of the five vice-presidents of the 75th World Health Assembly which is ongoing in Geneva,...

Health Ministry sector head: Unsafe sex main cause of HIV/AIDS infections in Malaysia https://t.co/iRHZdqhD0O — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 22, 2022

KUALA BERANG, May 22 — Unsafe sex has been identified as the main cause behind HIV/AIDS infections in the country, said the Ministry of Health (MoH)’s HIV/STI/Hepatitis C...

Use of cannabis for medical purposes should be accompanied by evidence, says Melaka exco | Malay Mail https://t.co/6lJ9BerJGm — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 22, 2022

MELAKA, May 22 — The use of ‘ganja’ or cannabis for medical purposes should be accompanied by facts and research evidence, not just by populist comments, said Melaka Health...

Health Ministry: Use of alternative treatment for HFMD not encouraged, says deputy minister | Malay Mail https://t.co/lllLBpurW4 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 22, 2022

TAIPING, May 22 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) does not encourage alternative treatment methods such as using turmeric powder or ‘semambu’ (neem) leaves to treat hand, foot...

Health DG: Malaysia on alert over Monkeypox, initial measures in place https://t.co/4DR0wU6FeR — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 22, 2022

Low risk of monkeypox spreading to Malaysia: Health DG https://t.co/u9p7osUM2M — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 22, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The risk of monkeypox spreading to Malaysia is low unless there is a history of contact with infected animals or direct contact with pat...

Covid-19 Watch: 2,063 new cases, nationwide ICU bed usage at 58.4pc https://t.co/V95mBGujBT — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 21, 2022

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 2,063 new Covid-19 cases on Friday (May 20), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 4,487,482 infections since the pandemic began.

Health Ministry urges Haj-bound teens to get booster before pilgrimage | New Straits Times https://t.co/Ru8zaQolOX — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 21, 2022

Deputy health minister: No plans for MoH to extend Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children https://t.co/OPz3yxhdEZ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 21, 2022

googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display("mm-story-320x100");}); BAGAN SERAI, May 21 ― The Ministry of Health (MoH) does not plan to extend the National Covid-19...

Ministry to look into closing of kindergartens, child care centres to avoid spread of HFMD https://t.co/LXgKBRZCpk — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 21, 2022

KOTA BARU, May 21 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) will examine the need to close kindergartens and child care centres to prevent the spread of the ...

Govt guarantees only lumpy skin disease, foot and mouth disease-free cattle to be imported from Thailand for Aidiladha, says ministry https://t.co/P9jj7MREvh — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 20, 2022

SERDANG, May 20 — The government has given an assurance that cattle to be imported from Thailand for sacrificial worship ahead of Aidiladha will be those free of the lumpy skin...

Monkeypox: should Asia worry? https://t.co/ieZLtevHqc — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 20, 2022

Detected in Europe and North America at the moment, this disease usually occurs near tropical zones and rainforests…

Psychiatric observation ordered for woman who claimed kids died after Covid-19 vaccination https://t.co/uOHTSyBm7t — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 20, 2022

IPOH: The woman who alleged that two students died after being administered Covid-19 vaccines last year has been ordered to undergo psychiatric observation.

Pharmaniaga's 1Q net profit up 20%, declares 0.8 sen dividend - The Edge Markets https://t.co/kGI8adPKMC — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 20, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Pharmaniaga Bhd, the country's largest listed pharmaceutical company, saw its net profit grow 19.9% to RM27.73 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 (1QFY22) from RM23.14 million a year ago, on…

Melaka to shut childcare centres with 4 or more HFMD cases https://t.co/ckEyDk5hZU — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 20, 2022

State health director says hand, foot and mouth disease cases in Melaka show an increasing trend and as of Wednesday, 20 premises have been ordered to close.

HFMD: Cases rise in Sabah, Terengganu and Perak https://t.co/wufDtafrO7 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 20, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) continue to rise in Sabah, Terengganu and Perak but are still under control.googletag.cmd.push(function()...

CovidNow: 30.6pc of children in Malaysia fully vaxxed https://t.co/H5eVQWxigp — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 20, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — A total of 1,085,977 or 30.6 per cent of children aged five to 11 in the country have completed their vaccination under the National Covid-19 Immunisation...

Health Ministry studying proposal not to allow tobacco product display | Malay Mail https://t.co/mRvgGffw21 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 19, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is studying a proposal to not allow the display of tobacco product brand packaging in line with the amendment to the Tobacco...

Dental implant MoU brings a smile to B40 group https://t.co/XZN6GgVJ4v — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 19, 2022

Health ministry and global leader in implantology ink agreement to provide RM10 million in dental implant treatment to those in need.

Health minister: No major spike in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia post-Raya thanks to diligence of Malaysians | Malay Mail https://t.co/OxU4k3HPCo — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 19, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — "Congratulations, Malaysians,” said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin when he was asked to comment on the number of Covid-19 cases post Aidilfitri...

Johor health rep: Shortage of nurses in state due to many getting better deals in Singapore | Malay Mail https://t.co/rxvcMAe4Ew — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 19, 2022

JOHOR BARU, May 19 — The Johor state government will soon have a meeting with Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin to discuss the shortage of between 15,000 and 18,000 nurses in the...

The 5 myths of house officer abuse https://t.co/EL4AgC5qPv — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 19, 2022

Separating facts from fiction is important to address problems in the training of house officers.