Act on proposals to prevent collapse of healthcare services, govt told
The People’s Health Forum says government hospitals in the Klang Valley are no longer able to provide adequate care for Covid-19 patients.
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Dr Noor Hisham: Sensitivity levels of two Covid-19 saliva self-test kits above 90pc | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 ― Studies done by the Medical Research Institute (IMR) have found that two self-test devices (Rapid Antigen test) that use saliva for Covid-19 screening, have sensitivity levels of above 90 per cent. Health d…
Covid-19: National Cancer Society Malaysia and NGOs assist Health Ministry’s house-to-house vaccination programme | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 ― The National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) and several other non-profit organisations have begun assisting the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) house-to-house vaccination programme. The vaccine outreach programm…
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Groups repeat call to decriminalise attempted suicide
PETALING JAYA: Several groups have renewed their call for Section 309 of the Penal Code, which makes attempted suicide a crime, to be repealed as well as charges against those who have survived suicide attempts be dropped.
In concession to junior doctors, MOH offers one-off, one-year contract
Placement will be prioritised to vaccine centres, read a Health Ministry circular.
Covid-19: MRCS to do house-to-house vaccinations for bedridden patients
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) will carry out house-to-house vaccinations for bedridden patients living in the Klang Valley in collaboration with other non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases spike to 7,654, highest in over a month | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 numbers surged over the past 24 hours, climbing to 7,654 today or the first time the figure has exceeded 7,000 since June 5. The country has hovered near the 7,000-case mark for th…
Health minister says 112 private hospitals in Malaysia treating Covid-19 patients | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 — A total of 112 private hospitals nationwide have given their cooperation in the treatment of Covid-19 patients, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. These hospitals, he said, provided 1,277 ward beds…
'Worrying' data shows about 33% of B40 group detected with non-communicable disease via PeKA B40 health screening — MoH - The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR (July 6): The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported a total of 151,729 people or 33% out of the 457,462 recipients of the Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk B40 (PeKa B40), who underwent health screening under this scheme, have…
MoH: Over six tonnes of clinical waste disposed of as of June 28 | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — A total of 6.25 tonnes of empty vaccine vials has been disposed of as clinical waste since the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) was launched on Feb 24. Ministry of Health (MoH) Engineering Ser…
Covid-19 vaccination programme to be expanded to include retail, plantation sectors, says Khairy
SEPANG: The Covid-19 vaccination programme for industries will be expanded to include more sectors including plantation and retail, says Khairy Jamaluddin.
Dr Adham: Malaysia only has 10pc of psychiatrist numbers recommended by WHO | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 ― Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said Malaysia’s psychiatrist-to-patient ratio was only a tenth of the one per 10,000 recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). During a virtual press confe…
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Letter To Administrators: Stop Covering Up! — Dr Tachdjian | CodeBlue
Muscle relaxant drugs are running dangerously low in supply in many Klang Valley hospitals as they are being used for Covid-19 patients, leading to postponement of elective and semi-emergency operations.
So who is going to take care of the doctors — Jade R. | Malay Mail
JULY 5 — "I can’t do this anymore.” “Patients keep deteriorating while admissions simultaneously pour in.” “There is just not enough time and staff.” “We left work at 1am yesterday when our shift ends at 8pm. Again.” My colleague…
Dr Noor Hisham: Covid-19 cases stay above 6,000, slightly more than yesterday’s numbers | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Daily Covid-19 cases rose to 6,387 from a slightly lower figure yesterday, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced today. So far, July has seen no days of cases dipping below 6,000…
Dr Adham: Children with chronic health conditions to get priority for vaccination
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will prioritise vaccinating only children with underlying health conditions first, amid reports of a rare side-effect of myocarditis or heart inflammation among adolescents who received the Pfizer vaccine.
Pakatan health committee: MCO 3.0 has failed miserably, time to focus on FTTIS approach | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) health committee today described the third movement control order (MCO) or MCO 3.0 as an unmitigated failure. In a statement this afternoon, it concurred with the findings of the Heal…
Dr Adham: 8pc of Malaysian population fully vaccinated against Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — A total of 2,618,316 people or 8.0 per cent of the Malaysian population have completed two doses of Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday (July 4), said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. The Covid-19…