14,328 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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Kuala Koh Orang Asli deaths a tragic lesson to anti-vaxxers, says ex-health minister | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The deaths of several Orang Asli from the Batek tribe in Kelantan should serve as a lesson to those objecting to vaccinations, former health minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said. The former Segamat M…
Govt opens Gua Musang shelter to monitor discharged Orang Asli while probing pneumonia outbreak | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — A temporary facility capable of housing 400 people has been set up at the former National Service Training Camp in Etnobotani, Kelantan to house the Batek Orang Asli once they are discharged from hospital.…
Proposal on attempted suicide hailed http://po.st/Pddajy via @staronline
PETALING JAYA: The proposal to decriminalise attempted suicide is a right step towards removing the stigma attached to those with mental health issues, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
Costly to treat chronic kidney disease http://po.st/aSGFSm via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR: The annual public spending on end-stage chronic kidney disease in Malaysia has increased by 94% from RM572mil in 2010 to RM1.12bil in 2016, a study revealed.
Health Ministry probes recalled bottled drinking water | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 ― The Health Ministry (MoH) has initiated an investigation into a brand of bottled drinking water, which was recalled in Singapore after bacteria was detected in the product. Director-General of Health Datuk…
Selangor Health Dept reminds consumers not to drink raw milk | Malay Mail
SHAH ALAM, June 15 — The Selangor Health Department has reminded consumers not to buy and drink raw or unpasteurised milk that is not properly processed. Its director Datuk Dr Khalid Ibrahim said the reminder was issued following…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.