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Breathing issues, vomiting at Pasir Gudang schools could be due to pigeon droppings, says Johor govt

Overcrowding at government hospitals

More patients seeking treatment at emergency and trauma departments mean more admissions to government hospitals and higher expenditure.

Ministry to curb sale of gadgets doubling as vape or e-cigarettes to school children

PETALING JAYA: The market is full of devices that come with a multitude of functions. For instance, a wristwatch can measure your heart rate or serve ...

How to choose the right contraceptive method

There are many ways to prevent unwanted pregnancies but it is up to the couple to select a suitable birth control measure.

Safe playgrounds curb obesity

A letter from JERRICA FATIMA ANN, Ipoh.

Health Minister: We cannot allow sale of 'ghost smoke' candy http://po.st/Qzq2PN via @staronline

PETALING JAYA (Bernama): The Health Ministry's Food Safety and Quality Division has begun its investigation into the "smoke candy" that is reported to be sold freely in Sabah towns.

Bubble tea, a sweet but deadly brew?

Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes and obesity in Asia, and its love for bubble tea is not helping.

Malaysia lacks neuropsychiatric specialists, says Health Minister | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, July 22 — Malaysia is desperately lacking neuropsychiatric specialists, and this is highly worrying especially with the increasing number of patients in need of assistance every year, said Health Minister Datuk Ser…

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.

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…

‘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...

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.

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.

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 ...

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…

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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…

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.

NCDs sky rocketing among young - Dr Lee

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…