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Health Ministry seizes RM142m in medical products over three years

These were seized in 4,169 raids against licensed pharmacy premises, private clinics those that violated various laws.

Are we ready for an ageing Malaysia?

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is well on its way to becoming an ageing society by 2030 when it is projected that 15 per cent of its population will be 60 years old and above, according to the Department of Statistics.

An advertisement-based recruitment system for MOs

LETTER | The university hospitals are doing this when it comes to taking in service MOs.

A Malaysian doctor is the first to introduce disposable sterile hijabs in the UK @mashablesea

Her name is Farah Roslan.

Urgent need to regulate medicine prices

Putrajaya must make medicines more affordable for Malaysian patients and consumers.

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MARA kurangkan pelajar perubatan ke luar negara

IPOH: MARA mengurangkan penghantaran pelajar perubatan tajaannya ke luar negara bagi mengatasi lambakan graduan dalam bidang berkenaan ketika ini.

Huffing and puffing for leniency as smoking ban nears

Just 2 weeks left before the ban begins, and offenders face penalties of up to RM10k fine and 3 years' jail.

Making an informed choice on traditional medicine

Be mindful of what traditional medicines contain and whether it’s registered for safe use by consumers.

Sabah Health Dept: More parents getting their children vaccinated after polio case | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 ― The re-emergence of polio in Sabah recently has increased people's awareness about the importance of immunisation, with a surge in people bringing their children to government healthcare facilities for vac…

Immunise4Life and the importance of vaccination

Educating the public on the importance of vaccination and why it’s not just for babies is the thrust of Immunise4Life, writes Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan.

Dr Nur Amalina hits out at social media influencers peddling 'medical myths' | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — London-based surgeon Dr Nur Amalina Che Bakri has urged for laws regulating health products in Malaysia to be tightened, amid a rising trend of harmful health products characterised by pseudoscience and dan…

TB deaths high due to late treatment

KUALA LUMPUR: Tuberculosis (TB) claims about 1,500 to 2,000 lives annually in Malaysia, with an average of six deaths occurring every day. Head of TB/...

Not necessary for immunisation to be made compulsory https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/12/548103/not-necessary-immunisation-be-made-compulsory via @NST_Online

IPOH: There is no necessity to make vaccination programmes compulsory, following the re-emergence of polio in Sabah.

Senator Claims Some Private Clinics Already Raising Consultation Fees

Health Ministry sounds off those who deviate from legislated rates as the deregulation of the fee structures has not yet come into effect.

Additional immunisation for all children under age of five in Sabah

It will be made in stages to ensure the proliferation of the polio virus can be stopped, says Health Ministry director-general.

To beat AIDS, end the stigma says expert

Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says LGBT people, sex workers and people who inject drugs are among the most stigmatised and marginalised groups.

Health ministry welcomes proposal to keep medicine costs in check

The health minister says he will give attention to proposal for a benchmark on prices of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies.

Hand over health matters to Sabah, Sarawak, urges think tank

The Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy says it is time East Malaysia was given greater autonomy over health infrastructure and medical staff.

AFPM: National Immunisation Programme must be made mandatory https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/12/547762/afpm-national-immunisation-programme-must-be-made-mandatory via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM) today jumped on the bandwagon of medical experts calling for the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) to be made mandatory.

Health D-G: Malaysia will vaccinate foreigners | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will seek the cooperation of the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) to obtain a supply of vaccines to be given to foreigners. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham A…

Govt urged to regulate prices for medical supplies

THE government should set benchmark prices for drugs and pharmaceutical supplies following its announcement to deregulate consultation fees of doctors in private clinics and hospitals, insurance associations say.Life Insurance As…

Study: Malaysians Most Satisfied With Health Care Costs

Four out of 10 were also happy with Malaysia’s health services budget and health care scheme extension.

Health insurance premiums to increase if healthcare costs continue rising

PETALING JAYA: Insurance companies in the country have warned that medical and health insurance premiums will be increased if the cost of obtaining he...