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theborneopost.com

61 applications for kidney patients assistance approved last year — Fatimah https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/01/21/61-applications-for-kidney-patients-assistance-approved-last-year-fatimah/ via @@theborneopost

KUCHING: A total of 61 applications for the Sarawak’s government kidney patients assistance have been approved last year with an amount of RM420,452 provided, said Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. “The number of kidney patients in the…

freemalaysiatoday.com

Raise fees so patients don't dump their medicines, says MMA

Pharmacists' association president also says government can use electronic records to prevent wastage.

freemalaysiatoday.com

4,008 Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths

The health ministry reports 2,374 recoveries, bringing the total number of those discharged to 127,662.

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Academy of Medicine of Malaysia ready to assist Health Ministry in Covid-19 management

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM), which represents over 3,000 medical specialists nationwide from the public, private and academic sectors, is prepared to serve and assist the Ministry of Health (M…

codeblue.galencentre.org

At Sungai Buloh, Two Doctors Manage 30 Sick Covid Patients

Doctors in Sungai Buloh Hospital’s Covid-19 wards have to review patients, clerk new admissions, discharge patients, take blood, do referrals to relevant subspecialties, and attend to emergencies in between, with the help of only…

freemalaysiatoday.com

Doctor had sought treatment for illness, says health DG

Dr Ali Noor Hassan, rumoured to have died from fatique, also tested negative for Covid-19, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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Dr Noor Hisham: Stay away from hospitals unless you absolutely need to be there | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has warned the public to keep clear of hospitals to protect themselves from Covid-19. His advice comes after claims emerged of people getting infected…

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A week into MCO 2.0, Malaysia records 3,631 Covid-19 infections today, with daily new cases topping 3,000 five days in a row | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Malaysia recorded 3,631 Covid-19 cases today, despite several states nationwide being under a renewed movement control order dubbed MCO 2.0 for almost a week now. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor His…

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Severe Covid-19 Cases Five Times Higher In Third Wave: MOH

Category three to five cases now comprise an estimated 20% of daily Covid-19 infections in Malaysia, says the Health DG.

freemalaysiatoday.com

MMA hails Permai funding for health ministry

The group's president says RM800 million will be useful in solving manpower woes in fight against Covid-19.

theedgemarkets.com

Stethoscope: Pandemic Emergency powers must be used responsibly

An unprecedented pandemic is getting more unprecedented in Malaysia, and this requires deeper and careful analysis. This article explores three themes from the Emergency/Movement Control Order 2.0 combo, given its profound implic…

codeblue.galencentre.org

Covid-19 Continues Spreading Among Klang Valley Hospital Staff

Serdang Hospital, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, and Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang Hospital are still facing Covid-19 outbreaks among health care workers, hospital staff allege.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Over 1,000 beds in private hospitals to be used in Covid-19 fight

Some 1,138 beds, including 70 critical care beds, in 97 private hospitals have been identified, says health director-general.

nst.com.my

Medical experts call on healthcare providers to unite in battle against Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: A holistic pandemic response involving both public and private healthcare providers is essential to effectively mobilise the capacity and resources needed to beat Covid-19.

codeblue.galencentre.org

Government Allocates RM100Mil On Collaboration With Private Hospitals

Those who get tested for Covid-19 privately can now claim for tax relief, says the PM.

thesundaily.my

TE Asia aims to expand chain of specialty hospitals

PETALING JAYA: Private healthcare investment and operations platform TE Asia Healthcare Partners is focused on building its regional networks of singl...

malaymail.com

Contact tracing among main challenges faced by Health Ministry frontliners

BATU PAHAT, Jan 18 — Contact tracing is among the most challenging tasks faced by the Ministry of Health frontliners each time they come across a Covid-19 positive case or cluster. This is because at times they may need to trace…

malaymail.com

Astro Kasih donates educational carts to paediatric wards across Malaysia to lift spirits of young patients

PETALING JAYA, Jan 18 — The Covid-19 pandemic has shaken things up in all aspects of healthcare in hospitals all over the world. New safety procedures and social distancing protocols make it difficult for many areas of healthcare…

codeblue.galencentre.org

10 Questions For DG Hisham — Ong Kian Ming

We need to know the total number of tests which are being done on a daily basis and the % of positive cases.

theborneopost.com

Dr Chin: Over 500 individuals registered to be volunteers for Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial

KUCHING (Jan 18): More than 500 individuals have registered their interest to be volunteers to take part in the Covid-10 vaccine clinical trial, said state health director Dr Chin Zing Hing. However, Dr Chin stressed that not eve…

nst.com.my

Malaysians in Singapore begin receiving Covid-19 vaccine

SINGAPORE: Malaysians working in Singapore have started receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.

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Covid-19: Insurance players in talks with MoH, BNM on easing patients' expenses - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 17): The insurance industry is currently in talks with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to explore ways insurers and takaful operators can help ease some expenses of patients amid the…

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Health Ministry denies viral poster showing 5,122 new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The following is the 10pm update from the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) Quick Response Team on countering fake news that has gone viral on social media. The Health Ministry (MOH) has denied…