CAP wants total ban on vaping, e-cigarette
GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to impose a total ban on e-cigarettes and vaping products in the count...
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4 Out Of 5 Malaysian Kids With ALL, A Child Cancer, Could Be Cured | Star2.com http://po.st/k1DNaQ via @po_st
The survival rate of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia patients, the most common childhood cancer, has doubled over the last 30 years in Malaysia, thanks to genetic-based innovations.
Wither the predicament of 'floating' medical officers?
LETTER | A lack of transparency paints the picture of an ineffective and inefficient administrative system.
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Outcry over emergency department’s six-hour wait http://po.st/4XZsZX via @staronline
GEORGE TOWN: A notice warning people to expect a six-hour wait at the Penang Hospital Emergency and Trauma Department (ETD) has not gone down well.
Marooned in Sabah by the Ministry of Health
LETTER | Most of us are happy to do our part, but it’s easy to feel demotivated when the system is failing us.
Malaysia pushes for strict law to police vapes, e-cigarettes http://po.st/WSs0ir via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is planning to introduce strict regulations on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes and vaporisers, health officials said on Tuesday, as countries around the world move to ban devices that have been li…
Introduce sex ed and access to contraceptives http://po.st/SyZySU via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: The introduction of a comprehensive sex education syllabus and improved access to contraceptives could prevent unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions in Malaysia, says Reproductive Rights Advocacy Alliance Malay…
Don't ease up on haze battle just because air quality improves, says MMA president
Medical experts clamour for better response, warn of long-term health hazards of haze situation.
After a year of planning, Malaysian AIDS Foundation raises RM290,000 at Red Ribbon KK Gala Dinner for Sabahans living with HIV, other chronic diseases | Malay Mail
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 1 — It takes a lot of work and effort to organise a gala dinner. After all, you have to make it worth a person’s time. Especially if they are paying big bucks to attend. Everything needs to be perfect, from the…
Orang Asli Open Own Medical Post As Public Clinic Inaccessible
The Pos Lenjang government clinic lacks medicines and the doctor isn't always there, Orang Asli complain.
Malaysia on alert over yellow fever outbreak in Nigeria http://po.st/AGAA3J via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia is stepping up precautionary measures in the wake of an outbreak of yellow fever in northern Nigeria that has claimed 16 lives.
Health Ministry withdraws notification of 4 poisonous cosmetic products
These products must be registered with the Drug Control Authority and can be used under the supervision of a health professional, it adds.
Ex-Health DG Ismail Merican Quits Pharmaniaga Board
Dr Ismail Merican resigned as Pharmaniaga director two months after his appointment.
Pharmacists Prescribing Legal Trouble By 'Playing Doctor'
Many patients treated in pharmacies for non-communicable and skin diseases end up in hospital.
HKL to seek assistance of docs who were victims of alleged racism
This is after hospital receives a third letter containing serious allegations against a department head on Sept 17.
Penang’s smoke-free plan draws ire http://po.st/F4OFvW via @staronline
GEORGE TOWN: The move to turn Batu Ferringhi into a smoke-free zone has drawn the ire from business operators along the popular tourism belt.
Children food programme to address malnutrition among Orang Asli children
'So be it' says Dr Lee on cheaper medical checks for e-hailing drivers http://po.st/V9wGJ3 via @staronline
GOPENG: Clinics are free to set the fee for medical examinations of e-hailing drivers, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.
Junior doctors’ long, anxious wait http://po.st/Ttz8yd via @staronline
FROM DOCTOR-IN-WAITING , Melaka
Malaysia dengue cases top 100,000 for 2019
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Malaysian health officials report the number of dengue fever cases have surpassed 100,000 for 2019 to date. Through Sep. 29, 100,803 cases have been reported with Selangor state reporting more t…
Health Ministry expecting bigger allocation in Budget 2020 | Malay Mail
KUALA SELANGOR, Sept 29 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is hoping for a bigger allocation in Budget 2020 to address the shortage of staff, equipment and facilities, it has been facing for a long time. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr D…
MMA urges Health Ministry to investigate RM20 medical examination for e-hailing drivers http://po.st/t0HHAd via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the Health Ministry to investigate the type of medical examinations being offered to e-hailing drivers for only RM20. MMA president Dr N. Ganabaskaran said it was i…
Guan Eng tells why no service tax on private hospitals
Finance Minister says the decision was to help reduce the cost of private health care.
Batu Ferringhi to be declared Penang’s first no-smoking tourism zone
GEORGE TOWN: Batu Ferringhi, which spans 7km, will be gazetted as Penang’s first no-smoking tourism zone by next month. State health committee chairma...