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Health Ministry calls for border enforcement agency cooperation to curb influx of vape products http://po.st/16e7g1 via @staronline

SEREMBAN (Bernama): The Health Ministry (MOH) has called for closer cooperation among enforcement agencies at the border to prevent the influx of electronic cigarettes or vape products into the country.

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Learn first aid to help save lives, says Dr M | Malay Mail

KLANG, July 20 — The Malaysian government encourages everyone to learn first aid as it plays a very critical role in helping to sustain the lives of those who suffer from injuries, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. The prime minister…

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‘Human error’ during pesticide spraying behind Negri Sembilan school students poisoning | Malay Mail

PORT DICKSON, July 20 — A case of ‘human error’ exposed 283 primary students to a recent pesticide poisoning incident, two deputy ministers said today. In a joint press...

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Toxic waters! Independent labs find Kuala Koh water supply to be contaminated

UPDATED 7.10PM | Medical NGO to meet health minister today to call for an inquiry into the deaths of Bateq villagers.

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Expert tells why online sale of abortion pills on the rise

There is a lack of accessible facilities for those needing to end pregnancies, says an adviser to the Federation of Reproductive Health Associations.

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Extended operating hours of more large public clinics could reduce hospital crowding

KUALA LUMPUR: Extending the operating hours of large public clinics (KK) across the country can be seen as an alternative to reduce the congestion of ...

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Japanese Encephalitis in Malaysia

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 According to the Malaysia Ministry of Health, from January 1 to July 13, a total of 15 Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases reported in Malaysia involved three (3) JE death cases, two (2) in Sarawak and one (1…

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Penang sets 2020 deadline for restaurants to clean up

Restaurants whose cleanliness levels drop to below 50% will be closed down by the local council.

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Sabah to look into health card forgery after arrest of govt medical assistant

Sabah Health and Well-being Minister Frankie Poon says the alleged issuance of the forged cards to public eateries is a cause for concern as it affects the health of consumers.

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How a British fraudster’s lies on vaccines started Malaysia’s most damaging medical hoax

Although Andrew Wakefield and his fraudulent ways were exposed long ago, the fallout is prevalent even in Malaysia.

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Pharmaniaga appoints five new members to its board, effective July 17 https://www.nst.com.my/business/2019/07/505115/pharmaniaga-appoints-five-new-members-its-board-effective-july-17 via @NST_Online

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Health Ministry encourages M'sians to speak up on mental health issues http://po.st/DMZzYJ via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should come forward and voice their views on mental health issues, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Pig farmers given two months to improve biosecurity, prevent African Swine Fever, deputy minister says | Malay Mail

SEPANG, July 17 — Swine breeders nationwide have been given two months to improve biosecurity on their farms in an effort to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), although Malaysia is still reported to be free of the d…

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Health D-G: Taiwanese dental schools were never recognised under approved list http://po.st/ICt3Kj via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Basic dental qualifications from Taiwanese dental schools were never recognised under the Dental Act 1971, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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Health authorities closely monitoring JE cases - DG

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The situation regarding Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases in Malaysia including in Sabah is being closely monitored by the Health Ministry and state health departments, Health Director-General Da…

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Malaysia has second highest road deaths in Western Pacific https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/07/18/malaysia-has-second-highest-road-deaths-in-western-pacific/ via @@theborneopost

MIRI: Malaysia has the second highest road accident deaths among 21 countries in the Western Pacific region in 2018 according to World Health Organization (WHO). Deputy director of Sarawak Health Department (Public Health ) Dr Ro…

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Doctors: While birth control protects Orang Asli women from high-risk pregnancies, they must not be forced | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, July 17 — Medical experts specialising in reproductive health say it is common for doctors to prescribe birth control for women who may be at risk of complications during pregnancy. In rural communities, poor nutri…

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Two abortion pill products sold online not registered with Health Ministry, says Health DG | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The abortion pills “misoprostol” and “mifepristone” are not registered with the Health Ministry of Malaysia (KKM) and are not permitted to be sold on the Malaysian market, said the KKM today. Health direct…

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Rise in patient arrivals causing congestion at emergency and trauma depts nationwide https://t.co/WVTsveknUi via @NST_Online

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UN Agency: Disclose MOH Probe On Orang Asli Birth Control

UNFPA says family planning must be "rights-based at all times".

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Audit finds Malaysian hospitals understaffed, underfunded and overcrowded - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): The emergency and trauma department (ETD) at Malaysian hospitals are understaffed, overcrowded, underfunded and do not have enough equipment to provide proper levels of care.The latest audit report by the…

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Amid debate over regulating price of medicine in Malaysia, cost of HIV drugs hits record low | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A single prescription of a generic antiretroviral therapy (ART) drug for HIV treatment once cost nearly RM2,000 in federal subsidies. At government...