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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…

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The Malaysian medical education crisis and some ideas on how to fix it

UM medical faculty dean Dr Adeeba called for an official cap on the number of medical students, less medical schools and a review of the whole system.

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Gua Musang Orang Asli Have Measles, Toddler Dies From Malnutrition

Total number of deaths among the Bateq tribe in Kuala Koh, Gua Musang, has risen to 15.

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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.…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

freemalaysiatoday.com

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.

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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.

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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.

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Malaysians Across States Clueless About mySalam Health Insurance

No information kiosks on mySalam were found in government hospitals.

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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…

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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

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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.

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'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.

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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…

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.