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Minimum age for PeKa B40 lowered to 40, says Dzulkefly | Malay Mail

TEMERLOH, Aug 4 — The age limit for the Healthcare Protection Scheme for low-income B40 group (PeKa B40)’s recipients has been reduced from 50 to 40 years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the decision was…

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Baby dumping, the real deal — John Teo | Malay Mail

AUGUST 3 — Today 3rd of August is the official launch of the National Baby Dumping Prevention campaign by the Deputy PM, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah and to spread awareness about the problem as well as the Kasih Helpline for Pregnan…

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Haze may subside next month, says expert https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/509553/haze-may-subside-next-month-says-expert via @NST_Online

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No dangerous substances in Ghost Smoke candy, says deputy minister https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/509730/no-dangerous-substances-ghost-smoke-candy-says-deputy-minister via @NST_Online

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Deputy Health Minister: Govt working hard to ensure children not vaping http://po.st/4E9ED4 via @staronline

IPOH: The Health Ministry has been working with other Government ministries to ensure that children are not using e-cigarettes or vaping, said Dr Lee Boon Chye.

theborneopost.com

Health ministry prioritises health care reforms

MIRI: The Health Ministry is focusing on reforming the primary healthcare services, set to benefit the people more, especially those in the rural areas. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who visited Miri and Lawas ye…

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Sugar tax can reduce diabetes and related conditions: MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: Imposing a tax on sweetened beverages could prompt consumers to choose drinks with less sugar content thus reducing the government’s bur...

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MOH: New act on vape, electronic cigarettes, shisha

SERI ISKANDAR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will draw up a new act to supervise the usage of tobacco, vape, electronic cigarettes and shisha. Health M...

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Kelantan on alert after 21 reports of rove beetle attacks https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/509025/kelantan-alert-after-21-reports-rove-beetle-attacks via @NST_Online

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Cost Of Living Or Cause to Live? -- Dr John Teo

GPs have already tried other alternative solutions to reduce costs.

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No dengue cases in Kota Laksamana since release of 'Romeo' mozzies https://t.co/aPp4zg1BmQ via @staronline

MELAKA: The state's commercial hub, Kota Laksamana, has recorded zero dengue cases since last week following the release of 16, 000 sterile male aedes mosquitoes last month, says state Health and Anti-Drug Committee chairman Low…

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Viral message on TB outbreak in Johor is fake, says state health director | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, Aug 1 — The message about 70 cases found positive for tuberculosis in several areas around Johor Baru including Kampung Melayu Majidee Baru and Pandan which went viral on social media yesterday is fake, says Johor Hea…

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Health DG: Be careful over haze | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Following the emergence of the haze in several areas of the country caused by forest fires in Indonesia, Ministry of Health has advised the people to cut down on outdoor physical activities. Health director-…

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Ease hospital crowding with 2 shifts at govt clinics, says doctors' group

MMA president foresees faster service when the burnout suffered by doctors and nurses is reduced.

theborneopost.com

SUPP Education Bureau: Dental schools were previously recognised by govt, backs up claim with evidence https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/07/31/supp-education-bureau-dental-schools-were-previously-recognised-by-govt-backs-up-claim-with-evidence/ via @@theborneopost

SIBU: The Education Bureau of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has stood its ground, saying that the seven dental schools in Taiwan had previously been recognised by the government. In a press conference this morning, Dud…

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Health Ministry plans to have Nuclear Medicine Dept at Sg Petani Cancer Specialist Centre | Malay Mail

PORT DICKSON, July 31 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) plans to establish a Nuclear Medicine Department at the Sungai Petani Cancer Specialist Centre in Kedah, in order to provide better services and treatments for patients in the…

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Malaysia, Philippines sign MoU to collaborate on healthcare - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to collaborate in various areas of healthcare through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here today.The Heath Ministry in a statement said the MoU w…

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Minister: 157 hospitals recognised as baby-friendly | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A total of 137 government hospitals and 20 private hospitals nationwide have been recognised as baby-friendly, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a statement in conjunction with the Wor…

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20 ambulances for Malaysian pilgrims https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/07/508150/20-ambulances-malaysian-pilgrims via @NST_Online

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Fighting HIV globally: Dr Adeeba to become first Asian to head International AIDS Society | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, July 29 — As if her huge plate of work was not enough, Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman is now taking on another important task. As the president-elect of the International AIDS Society (IAS). Her appointment also…

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Dr Dzulkefly: Creation of efficient healthcare financing system to take place in stages http://po.st/axo6WF via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's goal is to see the creation of an efficient healthcare financing system that will benefit the people, with reforms to take place in stages.

malaysiakini.com

More than 850 medical graduates quit in past 3 years, says minister

There are currently 44 hospitals providing housemanship for medical graduates.

freemalaysiatoday.com

How anti-vaxxers endanger everyone's health

The rate of MMR jabs has dropped to a worrying 89% with rising numbers of well-educated people using social media to campaign against vaccination and modern medicine.