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11 schoolchildren in Pasir Gudang sent to sick bay

Executive councillor says the pupils experienced headache, nausea and vomiting, and were told to rest.

As dengue incidence spikes, Health Ministry mulls AI in war on mosquitoes | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The Health Ministry is considering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help in efforts to combat cases of dengue haemorrhagic fever that almost doubled in the first half of the year. Health Minister…

Health ministry to release Wolbachia-tainted mosquitoes to combat dengue

The method reduces the reliance on insecticides and pilot studies have shown it to reduce the number of dengue cases by up to 68 percent.

No incidence of mass hysteria at Pasir Gudang, says minister

This based on psychosocial assessments of the 470 students involved, he says.

Rates of NCD in Malaysia worrying: Dr Dzulkefly

PORT DICKSON: The rates of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) in Malaysia are now at a worrying stage, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkef...

Three measles cases confirmed in Kuala Koh

Toxicology tests still being run on the 12 bodies says Health Minister.

Cops nab two for selling fake sick leave certificates in Penang | Malay Mail

EPALA BATAS, July 5 — An unemployed man who made a monthly profit of RM5,000 from printing and selling fake sick leave certificates was arrested by police in Penaga yesterday afternoon, an hour after the arrest of a mechanic who…

Yeo: Govt to shut down illegal factories in Pasir Gudang https://www.nst.com.my/news/government-public-policy/2019/07/501539/yeo-govt-shut-down-illegal-factories-pasir-gudang via @NST_Online

Govt urged to carry out more tests to rule out manganese poisoning behind deaths of Orang Asli http://po.st/oup2Op via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Manganese poisoning should not be excluded as a possible cause of death of 15 Bateq Orang Asli in Kuala Koh, Gua Musang, says medical expert Dr Steven Chow.

Response To MPS On Dispensing Separation - MPCAM

A hard copy of the drug prescription will only be issued if the patient requests it.

Safety First group aims to reduce accident rate to 30 per cent https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/07/05/safety-first-group-aims-to-reduce-accident-rate-to-30-per-cent/ via @@theborneopost

ALOR SETAR: The pro-road safety group, Safety First is targeting to reduce up to 30 per cent the rate of road accidents especially involving motorcyclists, through the various initiatives it is organising. Safety First advisor Da…

NSMC offers specialised services https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2019/07/501404/nsmc-offers-specialised-services via @NST_Online

Health Ministry to study cause of Myokymia cases in Pasir Gudang | Malay Mail

CYBERJAYA, July 4 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will conduct further examinations to identify the actual cause of Myokymia suffered by student, Irfan Wafiy Idham Wazir, after he was believed to have been exposed to the toxic pol…

Healthcare hub to be an added jewel https://www.nst.com.my/property/2019/07/501438/healthcare-hub-be-added-jewel via @NST_Online

AIA Malaysia Now Covers Mental Illness

AIA covers depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, bipolar disorder and postpartum depression.

Are GPs really 'willing buyers' in healthcare?

Only when managed care organisations and third party administrators are regulated will some form of fairness be restored for individual GPs.

Dengue spike in USJ and Subang Jaya areas http://po.st/SxRsQn via @staronline

DENGUE cases are on the rise in several areas in USJ and Subang Jaya.

Early diagnosis and treatment of mental illness increases chances of recovery

Measles outbreak among Orang Asli in remote Malaysia catches national attention

SE Asia News -KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian government is expected to remove next week a "red zone" status in a remote district in Kelantan peopled by a tribe of the aboriginal Orang Asli, following

Tax teh tarik and bubble tea as well, says think tank

Galen Centre points to made-to-order drinks as main culprits in high sugar consumption.

Diaper cream from Malaysia with potent ingredients gives Singapore infant Cushing’s syndrome

The baby suffered "moon-face", "buffalo-hump" excessive bodily hair growth, thinning skin, and also recurrent infections.

Lecturers question efficacy of buffer zones amid Pasir Gudang health crisis | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, July 2 — As the government studies the need to restructure the buffer zones for industrial areas in Pasir Gudang following the latest episode of health issues plaguing the many schools in the industrial town last week…

MATA chief: Sugar tax implementation poised to reduce medical costs | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The implementation of sugar tax in Malaysia which kicked off today will not generate significant revenue for the government but will help in reducing the medical cost arising from the unhealthy habits of co…

Electronic medical record system for all M'sian hospitals, clinics to cost up to RM1.5b, says minister - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 2): Putrajaya will incur up to RM1.5 billion to fully implement an electronic medical record (EMR) system in all government hospitals and clinics in Malaysia over the next five years.Speaking to reporters at th…