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Govt hospitals short of optometrists, says minister

Number of patients being referred to specialists is increasing every year, says Dzulkefly Ahmad.

First-year medical student dies after fall from fourth floor http://po.st/Qi9Z5N via @staronline

Health Ministry to set up suicide database https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/11/539240/health-ministry-set-suicide-database via @NST_Online

IPOH: The Health Ministry will set up a suicide database to obtain more detailed reports, including the exact cause of cases.

Sunway healthcare targets 2,000 beds https://www.nst.com.my/property/2019/11/538966/sunway-healthcare-targets-2000-beds via @NST_Online

PETALING JAYA: Sunway Bhd will spend RM1.5 billion to build six hospitals over the next two to five years, which could be a prelude to the listing of its healthcare division.

Survey: Malaysian employees are overworked, sleep deprived, unhealthy https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/11/539026/survey-malaysian-employees-are-overworked-sleep-deprived-unhealthy via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: A survey has found that Malaysian employees are overworked, and sleep deprived, with 51 per cent suffering from at least one dimension of work-related stress as well as 53 per cent getting less than seven hours of s…

Public healthcare staff risking burnout amid hiring freeze - MMA

'The lack of staff and govt's refusal to initiate new hirings are putting a strain on the current practitioners.'

Provide space for fitness facilities at the workplace, Dr Lee tells companies https://t.co/gpKabBsPyZ via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Companies can play a pivotal role in helping reduce risk of preventable health issues by implementing policies to inculcate a healthy lifestyle culture at workplace, according to the Health Ministry.

MMA hits out at 'indecisive' Putrajaya over fees for doctors

Its president, Dr N Ganabaskaran, says general practitioners fail to understand the need for another round of 'merry-go-round consultations'.

Not the sweetest of news in nation http://po.st/wDgRRT via @staronline

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes in Asia but its effects are felt far beyond the 3.6 million Malaysians who have been diagnosed with the silent killer.

Minister urges public to notify Health Ministry on sub-standard cosmetics | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The public is urged to notify the Health Ministry on sub-standard cosmetics, especially those sold online. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this would help facilitate action to be taken by th…

BAT Malaysia seeks judicial review of Health Ministry’s decision

PETALING JAYA: British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Bhd’s (BAT) wholly-owned subsidiary Commercial Mar-keters and Distributors Sdn Bhd (CMD) has filed ...

Health D-G: Chemical in food grade plastics are not harmful | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The leaching of chemical compound ‘phthalate’ from plastic packaging is not at a harmful level, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the Ministry of Health through the Food Sa…

Malaysia's population in 3Q up 0.06% to 32.63 million http://po.st/TwzRlV via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's population rose by 0.06% in the third quarter ended Sept 30,2019 to 32.63 million from a year ago while the Statistics Department data showed the number of people aged 65 and above was on the rise.

Enforcement measures being taken to curb vaping among students: Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is already taking enforcement measures to curb the sale of electronic cigarettes containing nicotine fluids to those...

MOH Tables Bill To Abolish MySihat

Second and third readings and debate will be done by Dec 5.

MMC May Review Housemanship Period After Revising Standards

An MP asked if housemanship could be reduced from two years to one.

Denda RM10,000 jika merokok di kedai makan mulai 1 Januari 2020 - Dr Dzulkefly | Astro Awani http://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/denda-rm10-000-jika-merokok-di-kedai-makan-mulai-1-januari-2020-dr-dzulkefly-222608#.Xc1P4vBfMbM.twitter via @501awani

Sehingga kini, pihaknya sedang giat menjalankan penguatkuasaan larangan merokok di premis makanan selain menekankan aspek pendidikan dalam isu berkenaan.

82 chikungunya cases reported in Batang Padang district in Perak

IPOH: A total of 82 cases of the mosquito-borne viral infection chikungunya have been reported in Batang Padang district in Perak as of Nov 12. In a s...

Cuepacs appeals to govt to exempt Health Ministry from hiring freeze | Malay Mail

MELAKA, Nov 13 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Service (Cuepacs) is appealing to the government to exempt the Health Ministry (KKM) from a staff recruitment curb under the Public Service Size Control…

Selling vape liquids containing nicotine illegal: Lee

Putrajaya Declines Raising GP Fees, Orders Further Study

Private clinic GPs want their consultation fees raised to RM30-RM125, from RM10-RM35.

Medical group wants equal pay for doctors, longer service contract, more public posts | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Unequal pay between contractual and permanent medical officers (MOs) and shorter service at public health institution that reduces their work experience are just some of the issues plaguing Malaysia’s healt…

Winning the fight against pneumonia https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2019/11/537836/winning-fight-against-pneumonia via @NST_Online

In conjunction with World Pneumonia Day today, Aznim Ruhana Md Yusup talks to a mother and a paediatrician about the fatal infection.

Rembau Hospital to begin operations in Jan next year, says Dzulkefly | Malay Mail

SEREMBAN, Nov 10 — The Rembau Hospital is expected to be fully operational by January next year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. However, he said, the emergency and maternity units may be opened earlier than that…