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‘Drug prices will remain as is’ http://po.st/zlruDT via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Private hospitals are unlikely to reduce the cost of long-term medication due to their high operational and capital expenditure costs, says Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia president Datuk Dr Kuljit Sin…

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More youths now in high-risk category https://t.co/aBFGcPG68J via @NST_Online

At that time, statistics in Malaysia showed that the majority of people with HIV/AIDS had drug injections (PWIDs). Following this, a needle and syringe exchange programme was implemented to reduce HIV vulnerability among PWIDs.

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Malaysia Fertility Rate: A Mark Of A Developed Nation - Dr John Teo

Indiscriminate encouragement of women to have babies regardless of pregnancy intentions in an attempt to boost fertility rates, is downright self-defeating and hazardous to public health.

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Dr Dzulkefly: Malaysia doing well in terms of health security https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/533289/dr-dzulkefly-malaysia-doing-well-terms-health-security via @NST_Online

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has done well in a recent Joint External Evaluation (JEE) which reviewed the nation's International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities across 19 technical areas and 49 indicators.

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Fertility rate on the decline

The fertility rate has dropped in line with the decline in number of live births.

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Groups want vaping, e-cigs banned before they get ‘out of control’ like cigarettes | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — A coalition of NGOs has urged Putrajaya today to enforce a blanket ban on e-cigarettes and vaping devices, claiming the industry will spiral out of control otherwise, similar to what has happened with regul…

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Open letter to AG and welfare ministry: Who will be held responsible? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS | Malay Mail

OCTOBER 23 — This is an open letter to the Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas and the welfare ministry regarding the possible failure to follow basic investigation procedure in the tahfiz school sexual abuse. We appreciate tha…

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Sabah records third most dengue deaths | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News Portal

Sabah has recorded the third highest number of dengue deaths in the nation from January until Oct 5, said the Malaysian Ministry of Health

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Cuepacs wants stress management policy to protect civil servants

Stressed government workers will be detrimental to civil service, says Azih.

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Group: There are laws governing pharmacists http://po.st/OJjfHv via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society has debunked accusations by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) that pharmacists and pharmacies are not regulated.

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Health ministry probes National Neurology Registry website leak

It is working with relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence.

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Health Ministry: No evidence vape is safe to treat smoking addiction

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 ― The Health Ministry today stressed that it did not find any evidence or study which shows the usage of vape and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is safe to treat smoking addiction. Its Deputy Minister Dr…

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NMC, NCSM ink MoU to provide radiotherapy, chemotherapy at lower cost | Malay Mail

NILAI, Oct 22 – The Nilai Medical Centre (NMC) and the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy at a lower cost. NMC c…

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Selling Group B Poisons Without Doctor’s Prescription Is Illegal, Says MPCAM

His comments were in response to companies buying cheaper drugs from pharmacies, over private clinics, hospitals.

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Costly meds a bitter pill to swallow https://t.co/DlyVJ0FSet via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: High prices of medication charged by private clinics and private hospitals has forced companies to deal directly with pharmacies in an effort to reduce operational cost.PETALING JAYA: High prices of medication char…

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8,000 family medicine specialists needed

Health ministry official says only 700 now in service but the target is to have 1 specialist to 4,000 population.

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Get generic version of new anti-HIV drug, says expert

He says some of those infected with HIV might fail to be treated under the current regimen.

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Clinic specialising in managing iron deficiency opens in KK | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News Portal

A clinic focused on managing iron deficiency in the blood (iron deficiency anaemia) opened its doors at Plaza Shell, Thursday

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U-turn on medical exam will affect road safety

Decision by transport ministry may lead to an increase in traffic accidents.

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Shafie: Flying Doctor service to Sabah to resume | Malay Mail

KUDAT, Oct 19 — The Flying Doctor service will be reintroduced in the state as it is found that there is a need for such a service for the residents in the rural areas. Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said many…

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Dzulkefly: Health Ministry ready for floods in Kelantan | Malay Mail

KOTA BARU, Oct 19 — The Health Ministry is prepared to face the eventuality of floods in Kelantan, the state which is often hit by floods, especially during the monsoon season. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said severa…