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New health minister aims to 'keep calm' in tackling Covid-19

The UM-trained medical doctor is aware of the monumental task ahead and vows to do his best to tackle Covid-19.

Who is Dr Adham Baba, the health minister who will lead fight against Covid-19? | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — The Health Ministry which operated without a minister for two weeks following the political turmoil on Feb 23, today saw Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba named as the new Minister of Health in the Cabinet of the e…

Health D-G: Two Covid-19 patients in critical condition | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, March 9 — Two patients who tested positive for Covid-19, are now in critical condition in two separate hospitals, Health Ministry’s director-general, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said. In a press conference here, Dr N…

Health Ministry: Absence of sporadic Covid-19 cases shows it has not spread into the community

Ministry has legal right to protect patients' info

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has a legal right to protect a patient’s confidentiality, such as his name, address and other personal details, medical experts said.

Test for Covid-19 from your home

PUTRAJAYA: You can now test for Covid-19 from the comfort of your home, without going to designated public sector hospitals to provide a sample.

Malaysia reports 18 new cases of Covid-19, 117 in total

Umno’s Dr Adham Baba Is Health Minister, Two Deputies Picked

Bersatu’s Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali and Parti Rakyat Sarawak’s Aaron Ago Dagang are part of the new three-member team managing Malaysia’s federal health portfolio.

Leave frozen for health personnel amid Covid-19 outbreak https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/572553/leave-frozen-health-personnel-amid-covid-19-outbreak via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Leave for health officials at all government hospitals and Institute of Medical Research (IMR) has been frozen as part of an effort to beef up the number of front line medical personnel amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Hong Leong's takaful HQ in PJ reports Covid-19 case

The employee is receiving treatment at a government hospital while several others who had direct contact with the individual are under self-quarantine.

Six new coronavirus cases, tally reaches 99

The new cases were those who had been in contact with an infected patient.

Report: Malaysia issues blanket ban on all cruise ships due to rising Covid-19 cases | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Malaysia has issued a prohibition on all cruise ships from disembarking at local ports due to rising coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases, according to a report. The Star reported that the ban was ordered…

Contract MOs are equally deserving

King concerned about Covid-19, urges public to assist Health Ministry

Covid-19 prompts Selangor govt to advise cancellation of public events | Malay Mail

SHAH ALAM, March 7 — The Selangor government today advised all events involving public participation to be postponed following the second wave of COVID-19 infection in the country. To that effect, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudi…

Covid-19, 10 more cases

CORONAVIRUS | Ministry: All 10 cases linked to Patient 33, a close contact case with Patient 26 - Khazanah executive director Hisham Hamdan.

Covid-19: Hunt for 'patient zero' https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/572453/covid-19-hunt-patient-zero via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: AS the second wave of Covid-19 infections has sparked new health concerns in the country, authorities are pulling out all stops to locate “patient zero”, believed to be the origin of the outbreak.

Dr Dzul on calls to be reappointed as Health Minister

Amanah leader says he will need to see the terms and conditions to determine if it is really national service.

Covid-19: Major spike as 28 new cases recorded on March 6 (updated)

Drug Price Controls Won’t Make Health Care Cheaper, US Pharma Tell Malaysia

PhRMA says medicine price ceilings may delay patient access to new treatments.

Raid on pharmacy selling masks on condition

CORONAVIRUS | A pharmacy in Pasir Mas which sold masks to consumers only if they also bought hand sanitisers has been hauled up by KPDNHEP.

Health Dept investigates purported COVID-19 cases in N.Sembilan | Malay Mail

SEREMBAN, March 5 — The Negri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS) is investigating the authenticity of a viral message on WhatsApp claiming seven health workers from the Mantin Health Clinic in Nilai had tested positive for COVID-…

Covid-19: Taman Desa Medical Centre closes all infected ward rooms | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — All infected ward rooms in the Taman Desa Medical Centre (TDMC) were closed immediately yesterday, following the confirmation of one Covid-19 case at the hospital, with the patient transferred to Hospital…

Health D-G: Discovery of two strains of Covid-19 must be studied https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/571918/health-d-g-discovery-two-strains-covid-19-must-be-studied via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Peking University’s recent claim that there are now two strains of the novel Covid-19 coronavirus must be examined by Malaysian health authorities.