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Spike in respiratory illness, diarrhoea worry residents near illegal dump

KinraraMas residents want waste to be removed as stench and leachate is causing them to fall ill.

Tighter control on vape sales

The government has no plans to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vaping, instead will increase control to curb health risk that may arise from the use of the devices, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon…

More men defying stereotypes by taking up nursing https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/06/16/more-men-defying-stereotypes-by-taking-up-nursing/ via @@theborneopost

KUCHING: More men are entering the profession of nursing, defying the gender stereotypes of old. Like most young men, Mohd Amirul Fadzly Zainal, Ssekimpi Denis, Muhammad Ahfizi Juraimi, Hoe Ming Jun and Mohd Khairul Rizal Ab Ghap…

Too many govt hands in the healthcare pie

A campaigner fears the rise of a two-tier system where only the rich can afford good healthcare because of the conflict of interests arising from the government's involvement in private healthcare.

Doctors back move for universal health coverage

Malaysian Medical Association launches Titiwangsa Declaration and begins 100-day campaign for crafting a proposal to the health ministry.

M’sian doc speaks up for female gastro specialists http://po.st/ivtgAA via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Being invited to speak at Mayo Clinic is no small matter and Datin Dr Sharmila Sachithanandan (pic) made full use of her speaking invitation.

Malaysians Across States Clueless About mySalam Health Insurance

No information kiosks on mySalam were found in government hospitals.

Recall of “Starfresh” bottled water from Malaysia due to environmental bacteria detected

“Starfresh” bottled drinking water, a product which was imported from Malaysia by Radha Exports Pte Ltd, has been recalled as the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) detected the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. According to…

Let's boost protection against pneumococcal disease https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/06/496096/lets-boost-protection-against-pneumococcal-disease via @NST_Online

Making nutrition a priority for the elderly http://po.st/ySlnjy via @staronline

IN CONJUNCTION with Parents' Month, Abbott is looking to raise awareness on the importance of nutrition among caregivers who look after their parents via its Ensure Gold Caregiver Campaign.

'Illness may be from Pahang’ http://po.st/mEk8XD via @staronline

GUA MUSANG: Despite a lack of modern amenities and threats from a mysterious illness, the Bateq people at Kampung Kuala Koh are not about to leave their village.

Health Ministry urged to investigate latest rabies death in Sarawak | Malay Mail

KUCHING, June 13 — Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas wants the Health Ministry to investigate the latest fatal case of rabies in Sarawak and to ensure the Standard Operating Proce…

BFM: The Business Station - Podcast : The Daily Digest: When Will GP Consultation Fees Be Harmonised?

Yesterday, the Ministry of Health held a town hall meeting with general practitioners around Malaysi

Fees to still be affordable for B40 group after GP fee hike, says MMA https://t.co/CdiyLX3HhK via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) says general practitioners (GPs) in standalone clinics will still charge low-income B40 patients affordable fees, even if rates were raised.

Fees to still be affordable for B40 group after GP fee hike, says MMA http://po.st/P7Gt2N via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) says general practitioners (GPs) in standalone clinics will still charge low-income B40 patients affordable fees, even if rates were raised.

Raise doctors' fees before taking out dispensary, says think tank

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says presently, the main revenue of GPs comes from the sale of medicine to patients.

Nur Amalina, the doc who paved way for baby Ainul's treatment https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/06/495602/nur-amalina-doc-who-paved-way-baby-ainuls-treatment via @NST_Online

Special needs 'education' for doctors and all https://www.nst.com.my/education/2019/06/495691/special-needs-education-doctors-and-all via @NST_Online

LEARNING and developmental disabilities are quite common among children in Malaysia.

Malaysia's last indigenous nomadic tribe threatened by deadly mystery illness

Infectious disease, pollution and water poisoning among suspected causes of deaths

Online doctor service offers free check-up following Penang partnership | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, June 12 — The DoctorOnCall service will offer a free virtual medical consultation to all users applying a promotional code from its partnership with the Penang government, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced today…

Better protection for kids http://po.st/DNUzPf via @staronline

FROM AHADDHANIAH CHAN ABDULLAH , Founder and programme director MyHealth Outreach

Health minister: Results of post-mortems on two Batek Orang Asli rule out chemical poisoning | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — The Health Ministry today ruled out chemical infection as the cause of death for several Batek Orang Asli in Gua Musang. Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said X-rays of the chests of the victims during critical sta…

Health Minister empowered to amend GP fees, says medical association

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Minister has the power to amend the fee schedule of general practitioners (GPs) without going through Cabinet, says a medical association.

Health Ministry to propose hiking private clinic fees by year-end | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — Consultation fees of private clinics may increase by year-end, as the government is mulling an increase in general practitioners’ (GPs) fees. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry will…