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Ivermectin ineffective in preventing severe Covid-19, says study - The Edge Markets

(Feb 18): Malaysian researchers found that treatment with the anti-parasite drug ivermectin did not prevent patients with Covid-19 from becoming severely ill in a randomised clinical trial published in the JAMA Internal Medicine…

Khairy acknowledges inequality problem in cancer treatment

The health minister says there is an urgent need for reforms that encompass healthcare financing.

Almost 9,000 healthcare workers in Malaysia infected with Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 8,940 healthcare workers (HCW) in the country have been infected with Covid-19 so far this year, said Health director-general Tan S...

Health agency told to evaluate Covid-19 self-test kits

Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says this follows complaints that some kits showed dubious results.

Living with Covid-19 in Malaysia: Experts say time to accept new way of life, virus eradication still long way to go | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — As Malaysians ride the current Omicron wave, the possibility that we will have to live with Covid-19 as virus mutations continue is becoming more and more likely. The thinking right now among epidemiologist…

Now’s not the time to relax SOP, say experts

PETALING JAYA: With countries around the world loosening Covid-19 regulations, should Malaysia go down the same road?

No plans for fourth dose for now, says KJ

Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says his ministry's focus is on ensuring the roll out of boosters.

Health workers exempt from close-contact quarantine if asymptomatic, health minister says | Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR Feb 17 — Healthcare workers in close contact with Covid-19 patients no longer need to quarantine if they are asymptomatic, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. However, he clarified that self-isolation was require…

Khairy: Law to ban smoking for those born after 2005 will be introduced

PUTRAJAYA: A new law will be introduced to ban smoking and possession of tobacco products, including vape, for the generation born after 2005, as a Generational End Game for smoking in the country, says Health Minister Khairy Jam…

Covid-19: Over 300,000 senior citizens infected, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 336,848 or 11.5% of senior citizens in the country tested positive for Covid-19 as of Feb 7 this year.

Doctors urge court to review teen’s murder charge after newborn stabbed, say girl victim of rape and now injustice | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 ― The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today expressed its shock over the murder charge against a 15-year-old rape victim who allegedly stabbed her newborn. Its president Dr Koh Kar Chai said that there is…

Vaccination indemnity agreement is to protect public, says MMA

Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Koh Kar Chai says those taking jabs will be compensated if anything should go wrong.

Covid-19: Malaysia logs record high of 27,831 cases

Malaysia's Covid-19 R-nought at 1.38 as of Feb 14, says Health DG - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 15): The basic reproduction number (R-nought or R0) of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia climbed up to 1.38 on Monday (Feb 14), according to Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a tweet on Tu…

Some 350,000 Malaysian women affected by endometriosis

JOHOR BARU: Some 350,000 women in Malaysia are affected by endometriosis, and treatment is usually aimed at controlling symptoms and improving quality of life.

UM dentistry student is first-ever Malaysian winner of JK Williams Medal

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian dentistry student has won the prestigious JK Williams Medal for 2020, the first winner in the country's history.

Sabah teen did not die because of booster shot, says health dept

The state health director says the cause of death was a lung infection and congenital heart disease.

Covid-19: New cases dip to 22,133 today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Daily Covid-19 cases in the country have taken a dip, with 22,133 Covid-19 cases logged by the Health Ministry today. This is a drop of 2,207 cases compared to the 24,340 cases yesterday. The last time case…

Malaysia sees 11 more Covid-19 deaths, overall toll now at 32,125 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Eleven more people have died in Malaysia from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, putting the country’s overall fatalities since the pandemic began here at 32,125. Five of the latest deaths as recorded by the He…

A clarion call for immediate public health surge capacity — Sanjay Rampal and Lokman Hakim | Malay Mail

FEB 13 — The Omicron wave has landed in Malaysia. The strain was likely imported from December 2021 onwards, and community transmission was established in January 2022. Should the government immediately increase our Public Health…

Make a law to guarantee healthcare for all children, says doctor

A paediatrician says migrant and refugee children and their families should be protected from arrest when seeking treatment.

MMA welcomes govt's move to resolve issue of contract doctors | Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has welcomed the government's initiative to resolve the issue of contract doctors. “It is a good move by the government to create 4,186 permanent positions for medica…

Khairy: Enforcement at eateries necessary, as smokers continue to flout the law

PORT DICKSON: Smokers who still light up at eateries better beware, as the authorities have decided to step up enforcement at these public areas to ensure total compliance, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

Malaysia logs 24 Covid-19 deaths

PETALING JAYA: The health ministry reported 24 Covid-19 deaths yesterday, bringing the cumulative death toll to 32,099. The Health Ministry’s GitHub r...