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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
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…
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…
Govt to ease burden of cancer patients, says Dep Health Minister http://po.st/zL9nwv via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to implementing measures to ease the burden of cancer patients, as more than 100,000 Malaysians suffer from the disease at any given time.
Healthcare: Insurance companies exclude people, gov't should not
LETTER | Private healthcare is exorbitantly expensive thus consumers end up paying a hefty sum.
Health D-G: Perak Zika patient’s death possibly due to local virus infection | Malay Mail
IPOH, Oct 18 — The Health Ministry does not rule of the possibility that the death of a 30-year-old man from Manjung due to Zika virus, could be due to local virus infection. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah,…
Memories of ‘bunga telang’: Award-winning Dr Serena Nik-Zainal on how cardiologist dad inspired life in medicine | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — When Dr Serena Nik-Zainal is not burying her head in cancer genome research, she finds herself outdoors and dabbles in the Chinese martial art of kung fu. The mother of two, who studies mutation patterns in…
Why You Should Know About Confinement Centres In Malaysia | Star2.com http://po.st/QTnOuh via @po_st
Confinement centres are an increasingly popular option for mothers and their newborns, but these centres are not properly covered under the law.
Zika victim from Perak dies, virus believed to be locally transmitted http://po.st/qykHFp via @staronline
IPOH: The man who was infected with Zika, a viral disease transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, died on Friday (Oct 18) morning.
Only healthy foreign workers can work in Malaysia — Dr Dzulkefly - The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Only foreign workers who are confirmed healthy and free from any dangerous or contagious diseases will be allowed to work in Malaysia and get a Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS), said Health Minister D…
Health Ministry considering compulsory vaccination for newborns | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Vaccination for all newborns may be made compulsory soon, following the return of preventable diseases such as tuberculosis (TB). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad told Parliament during Question T…
Dzulkefly: Fee increase when visiting private clinics will be reasonable
KUALA LUMPUR: Any increase in the consultation fees at private clinics will be minor to keep it affordable for patients, the Dewan Rakyat was told. He...
Government Council Moots Smaller GP Fee Increase, Wants Impact Study
NACCOL wants clinic GPs' consultation fees raised to below their hospital counterparts' RM30 to RM25 rate.
Doctors' groups hail new exam for would-be specialists
MedEx is seen as a move towards standardisation and transparency and an effort to ensure quality care.
1 In 30 Malaysian Women Will Have Breast Cancer, So Get Checked | Star2.com http://po.st/T0WHwl via @po_st
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Malaysia, but a majority of women still do not routinely check their breasts for abnormalities or go for screenings.
The lowdown on medical and health insurance/takaful https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2019/10/530574/lowdown-medical-and-health-insurancetakaful via @NST_Online
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Dr Siti Hasmah Shares Her Breast Cancer Story To Encourage Women To Go For Screening via @saysdotcom
“Do not risk your life because breast cancer is a type of cancer which can be prevented if detected early.”
Malaysia confirms 1st Zika case since 2016
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Malaysia Ministry of Health (MOH) reported a confirmed Zika virus in a patient from Perak state. This is the first case reported in the country since 2016. According to officials, the 30-yea…
No data over vape-related illness in Malaysia, says health ministry
Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye says the government has set up a committee to study the effects of vape and e-cigarettes.
Need to look at medical device selection and procurement - PM Mahathir - The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): There is a need for a national authority to oversee the selection and procurement of medical devices which help healthcare personnel in the country provide better health care, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mah…
Putrajaya eyes decriminalising suicide bids | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The government is studying possible amendments to the Penal Code that will stop its use against those already moved to suicide, Datuk Liew Vui Keong said today. The minister in the Prime Minister’s Departme…
Boleh kena HIV pakai braces tiruan
PENGGUNA yang menggunakan perkhidmatan pendakap gigi tiruan yang disediakan secara meluas di pasaran, terdedah kepada jangkitan pelbagai jenis penyakit berjangkit termasuk HIV.