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Health Minister to hold meeting with GPs over consultation fees

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says he will hold a meeting with GPs soon to address issues over their proposal to increase consultation fees in tandem with doctors' fees in private hospitals.

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Gov't must not encourage oligopolies in supply of medicines

LETTER | It is questionable if a ceiling price for pharmaceuticals will really lead to cheaper medicines.

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Mercy Malaysia celebrates 20th anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Relief Society (Mercy) is celebrating its 20 anniversary of providing humanitarian assistance to communities in Ma...

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Gov't must not encourage oligopolies in supply of medicines

LETTER | It is questionable if a ceiling price for pharmaceuticals will really lead to cheaper medicines.

thesundaily.my

Mercy Malaysia celebrates 20th anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Relief Society (Mercy) is celebrating its 20 anniversary of providing humanitarian assistance to communities in Ma...

thestar.com.my

Health Minister to hold meeting with GPs over consultation fees

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says he will hold a meeting with GPs soon to address issues over their proposal to increase consultation fees in tandem with doctors' fees in private hospitals.

t.co

Raising asthma awareness through art https://t.co/lWL3oFC8f5 via @staronline

ASTHMA Malaysia is launching its inaugural art competition “Clean Air for Healthy Lungs” in an effort to increase awareness of asthma.

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General practitioners have become an endangered species

LETTER | Contributions of our GPs to essential healthcare for more than 50 years totally ignored by the gov't.

freemalaysiatoday.com

From smoking ban to public health reforms, a look at Dzulkefly's first year

He needs to buck up on engagement with various sectors of the public

thestar.com.my

Grab Malaysia offers cash reimbursements to help e-hailing drivers cope with new regulations

Grab Malaysia will offer cash reimbursements to e-hailing drivers who have to go through the process of getting the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Ensure MySalam and Peka B40 meet patient needs

Both schemes appear to fall short, so the government should monitor their implementation and make sure they really benefit the needy in the Bottom 40 group.

malaymail.com

Putrajaya urged to transfer authority over health and education to Sarawak, says Dr Sim | Malay Mail

KUCHING, May 7 — Sarawak has asked the federal government for an order from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to transfer executive functions over health and education to the state, the state’s Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk…

fintechnews.my

A Sneak Peek into Prudential’s New AI Powered Health App, Pulse

Prudential seems to be doubling down on insurtech starting with its new AI powered health app, Pulse

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Quality healthcare with digital technology http://po.st/dtcjDf via @staronline

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The healthcare industry needs to adopt digital technology to stay relevant, said Health Ministry director-general Datuk Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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Dr Dzul: Thorough discussion, studies needed to separate prescribing and dispensing medicine http://po.st/PQBq8N via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad called for thorough discussions and studies Tuesday (May 7) on the proposal to separate prescribing and dispensing medicine in the country.

thestar.com.my

New Macau scam in Melaka alleges victims defrauded hospitals to get sleeping pills, 'aphrodisiacs'

MELAKA: A new Macau scam in Melaka alleges individuals defrauded government hospitals to obtain sleeping and "aphrodisiac" pills, says state Health and Anti-Drug committee chairman Low Chee Leong.

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Putrajaya Approved Fee Increase For GPs In 2013, Doctors Say

FPMPAM says the Health Ministry made a "serious administrative failure" by excluding the agreed GP fee revision from the 2013 legal amendment.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Govt to consider dispensing nicotine patches, gum at clinics

Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says his ministry is exploring the possibility of working with the private sector and pharmaceutical companies on this.

nst.com.my

Don't terrorise junior doctors https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/05/485930/dont-terrorise-junior-doctors via @NST_Online

THERE has been much news on the healthcare system, but many don’t know what lurks behind the scenes.

malaymail.com

Sexual and reproductive health education is a must — Eyman Hadi Abd Manaf | Malay Mail

MAY 6 — According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 16 million teenage girls give birth each year. In Malaysia, an average of 18,000 teenage girls get...

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The GP – an endangered species http://po.st/ApkFgR via @staronline

From ASHOK PHILIP, Past President, Malaysian Medical Association.

malaymail.com

Malaysia on track to meet 2020 zero malaria target, says Health Ministry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 ― The Health Ministry (MOH) has targetted Malaysia to be declared a human indigenous malaria free nation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) by 2020. Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Ab…