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Mega PPVs still needed - but with better SOPs, say doctors

Malaysia Mourns Death Of 38-Week-Old Baby, The Youngest Covid-Fatality In Malaysia To Date https://www.therakyatpost.com/2021/07/14/malaysia-mourns-death-of-38-week-old-baby-the-youngest-covid-fatality-in-malaysia-to-date/ via @therakyatpost

More children below 5 years old are critical or dying due to Covid-19 this year compared to 2020.

Why now, ask doctors after Sabah health director is moved out

Malaysia heading towards herd immunity before year end: Muhyiddin | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News Portal

The daily Covid-19 vaccination rate which has surpassed 420,000 doses yesterday is good news for Malaysia to achieve herd immunity before the end of this year, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said

Malaysia shuts vaccination centre after 200 workers infected

A COVID-19 vaccination centre in Malaysia was ordered to close for sanitisation on Tuesday after more than 200 volunteers and workers there tested positive over the weekend, the country's science minister said. Of the 453 workers…

Netizens rebuke DG over his post on CACs in Selangor

Residents in Petaling question why there's only one Covid-19 assessment centre despite it being a densely populated district.

Cabinet to study contract doctors' appeal, RM2bil involved, says PM

Muhyiddin Yassin says the health ministry will submit a proposal paper.

Record high Covid-19 cases, as infections breach 11,000 mark

IDCC vaccination centre closed today after staff test positive for Covid-19

Those vaccinated at IDCC between June 29 and July 12 advised to get tested if they have symptoms.

Record 421,479 vaccine doses administered in a day

The recipients yesterday included 157,445 who were given their second jab.

MoH probing claim of empty syringe during Covid jab in Sibu

SIBU, July 13 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) is investigating a claim that a Covid-19 vaccine recipient was injected with an empty syringe at a vaccination centre here. A source said they were aware of the claim which circulated…

Expert calls for risk-based approach in vaccination drive

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should take a risk-based approach in the implementation of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as it ramps up its vaccination drive, according to public health expert Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman.

Saudi Arabia includes Sinovac on list of Covid-19 vaccines accepted for entry, says Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Saudi Arabian government has included the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine on the list of vaccines accepted for entry into the country, says Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

8,574 Covid-19 cases, 102 deaths and a record high 964 in ICU

As Covid-19 corpses pile up, MP urges Klang hospital to engage private firms for funerary services (VIDEO) | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Klang MP Charles Santiago today advised the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) in his constituency to reach out to private funeral parlours to provide the necessary services amid the ongoing health cris…

Malaysian health minister mistakes Spanish Flu for Spanish Fly during university talk https://coconuts.co/kl/news/malaysia-health-minister-adham-baba-spanish-fly-flu-university-talk/ via @coconuts

Malaysians and even politicians took to social media to poke fun at Health Minister Adham Baba for slipping up during his talk at Universiti Putra Malaysia today, mistaking the Spanish Flu for the infamous sexual stimulant.

MMA: Contract doctor issue solution depends on Cabinet decision

PETALING JAYA: Engagement sessions with the government regarding the long-standing contract doctor issue have been fruitful, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).

Treat contract healthcare workers right, Pakatan health committee tells Putrajaya https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/07/12/treat-contract-healthcare-workers-right-pakatan-health-committee-tells-putrajaya/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR (July 12): The Pakatan Harapan (PH) health committee has recommended the government take several steps to address the issue of contract healthcare workers. It said the Covid-19 pandemic has proven how important it wa…

Healthcare workers speak up as situation deteriorates

PETALING JAYA: A nurse recounts with regret the day she had to tell an expectant mother that there was no place at the hospital for her to deliver her...

The Personal Sacrifices Of Junior Doctors In A Pandemic

A contract house officer struggled with the dilemma of whether to attend her grandmother’s funeral or to save her precious leave days, even as she grieved for her patients who died from Covid-19.

Vaccination outreach for bedridden, disabled

FOUR organisations — National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), Pertubuhan Malaysian Women’s Action for Tobacco Control and Health (MyWatch), Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and Yayasan myNadi — have been helping the Health Min…

True picture of Covid crisis now being seen, says think tank

Galen Centre says the increase in the infectivity rate shows that cases have been under-reported.

Vaccine an effective 'public health intervention tool’ against Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia should take a risk-based approach in the implementation of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as it ramps up its vaccination drive, according to public health expert Datuk Dr Lokman Haki…

DPM: Daily vaccination rate exceeds world average, Malaysia on right track to achieve herd immunity https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/07/11/dpm-daily-vaccination-rate-exceeds-world-average-malaysia-on-right-track-to-achieve-herd-immunity/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR (July 11): The country’s daily vaccination rate, which now exceeds the world average for daily vaccinations per capita, means that Malaysia is on the right track to achieving herd immunity, said Deputy Prime Minister…