14,008 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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Don’t be fooled by unregistered medicine, health product claims — NGO https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/08/15/dont-be-fooled-by-unregistered-medicine-health-product-claims-ngo/ via @@theborneopost
KUALA LUMPUR: The level of public awareness on the use of unregistered medicines and health products is still poor despite various effort taken by the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in addressing the issue.…
In 1997, the government launched the Telemedicine Blueprint — a move that was driven by a vision that one day, patients would no longer need to travel to see their doctors. They could just video call or chat with themBut the idea…
KK mulls designated smoking zones as state-wide ban draws near https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/512535/kk-mulls-designated-smoking-zones-state-wide-ban-draws-near via @NST_Online
Ministry needs more allocation to meet health needs http://po.st/4AMKGg via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite Pakatan Harapan’s promise to fund the Health Ministry up to 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2023, it is still largely “business as usual” after more than a year.
Sungai Buloh Leprosy centre grounds still overrun by illegal immigrants | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Suspected illegal immigrants continue to occupy abandoned government homes at the National Leprosy Control Centre (PKKN) in Sungai Buloh three years after this was publicly exposed. According to Berita Hari…
Man bitten by pet puppy dies of rabies in Sarawak https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/511828/man-bitten-pet-puppy-dies-rabies-sarawak via @NST_Online
Keningau Hospital to have haemodialysis centre next year | Malay Mail
KENINGAU, Aug 10 — Keningau Hospital is expected to have a RM1.7 million haemodialysis centre next year, operating on a 24-hour basis with the capacity to meet the needs of 100 patients. Announcing this today, Sabah Health Depart…
Dengue cases at an all-time high in Malaysia; hot weather, littering a cause
SE Asia News -KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Dengue fever cases in Malaysia reached an all time high, hitting nearly 80, 000 cases and 113 deaths reported from January till Aug 3.. Read
Stunting In Children Still A Problem In Malaysia | Star2.com http://po.st/U5s0Mx via @po_st
If not fixed before the age of two, the effects of stunting, which affects one-fifth of Malaysian children under the age of five, will become irreversible.
New association to represent 4.7 million M'sian smokers in bid to beat ban http://po.st/uYZAhl via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: Some four million smokers in the country now have a voice to represent them against the smoking ban in restaurants, following the registration of Pertubuhan Kesedaran Perokok Malaysia (PKPM) by the Registrar of Soc…
Doctors must give prescription slip if patient requests it, says health minister
Dzulkefly Ahmad says certain obstacles must be removed before it becomes mandatory for doctors to issue such prescription slips to help pharmacists dispense medicines.
‘Dr Dzulkefly wrong on delay in hospital project’ https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/08/08/dr-dzulkefly-wrong-on-delay-in-hospital-project/ via @@theborneopost
LAWAS: It is wrong for federal Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad to attribute delays in the delivery of Lawas Hospital project to the late approval of the site by the Sarawak government. In stating this, Deputy Chi…
Budget 2020 needs a compulsory allocation for health http://po.st/xeqjHx via @staronline
Here’s how we can ensure that government health services get a predictable increase in their funding annually, allowing them to plan long-term reforms.
NIOSH to come up with plan to address mental health issues at workplace https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/510849/niosh-come-plan-address-mental-health-issues-workplace via @NST_Online
Malaysian wins international award for work with Parkinson’s patients
Malaysian Sara L.H. Lew, a former bank manager-turned-volunteer, wins the WPC Robin A. Elliott Award for Service to the Community for her work with Parkinson's patients.