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Special needs 'education' for doctors and all https://www.nst.com.my/education/2019/06/495691/special-needs-education-doctors-and-all via @NST_Online
LEARNING and developmental disabilities are quite common among children in Malaysia.
Malaysia's last indigenous nomadic tribe threatened by deadly mystery illness
Infectious disease, pollution and water poisoning among suspected causes of deaths
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Online doctor service offers free check-up following Penang partnership | Malay Mail
GEORGE TOWN, June 12 — The DoctorOnCall service will offer a free virtual medical consultation to all users applying a promotional code from its partnership with the Penang government, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced today…
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Health minister: Results of post-mortems on two Batek Orang Asli rule out chemical poisoning | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — The Health Ministry today ruled out chemical infection as the cause of death for several Batek Orang Asli in Gua Musang. Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said X-rays of the chests of the victims during critical sta…
Health Minister empowered to amend GP fees, says medical association
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Minister has the power to amend the fee schedule of general practitioners (GPs) without going through Cabinet, says a medical association.
Health Ministry to propose hiking private clinic fees by year-end | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — Consultation fees of private clinics may increase by year-end, as the government is mulling an increase in general practitioners’ (GPs) fees. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry will…
MP in bid to decriminalise attempted suicide, obtain insurance coverage for mental illness
Bandar Kuching MP cites increasing cases of suicide in the wake of the death of a secondary school girl in Sarawak last month.
Why GPs can’t be compared to kuey teow sellers
GPs are not businessmen but highly skilled professionals providing a critically needed service, subject to multiple regulatory requirements.
What Underpaid GPs Want From Pakatan To Prevent Looming Collapse
Private GPs operating shop lot practices want their consultation fees raised to RM35-RM125.
Nursing home not end of a person’s life, says aged care expert
Carol Yip says residents can enjoy their time if these homes have proper facilities and activities.
Tackle video game addiction, says expert
Think tank chief says overuse of internet can cause problems but disputes a report saying that it could lead to ‘signs of autism’
Fighting stigma, Nurul Izzah eyes Penang mosques for opioid treatment | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — In 2010, researchers from the University of Malaya’s Centre of Addiction Sciences took a bold step to run a methadone treatment clinic for heroin addicts from the Ar-Rahman mosque here in Lembah Pantai. Tw…
Pahang Health Dept to monitor Orang Asli’s pneumonia cases | Malay Mail
KUALA KRAI, June 9 — The Pahang Health Department has been asked to monitor the spread of pneumonia outbreak at the Orang Asli settlements in the state, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department P Waytha Moorthy. He said t…
Kelantan health director: Contact with outsiders needs to be restricted in Gua Musang crisis | Malay Mail
KOTA BARU, June 9 — The Kelantan Health Department wants contact between the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh in Gua Musang and outsiders to be restricted. Kelantan Health Director Dr Zaini Hussin said the move was to cu…
Pneumonia case: Ministry to probe alleged water pollution in Orang Asli community | Malay Mail
GUA MUSANG, June 9 — The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources will investigate claims that water pollution has been causing the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh to suffer from pneumonia. Its Deputy Minister Teng…
Inclusion of additional hospitals plugs critical gap in MySalam
However, there are still gaps in coverage needing attention.
Inclusion of additional hospitals plugs critical gap in MySalam
However, there are still gaps in coverage needing attention.
Former Sabah Foundation medical scholars give back to community
Grateful for the aid they have received, the 30-member medical team is operating a free weekly clinic at Masjid Jamek in Kampung Likas.
Expand mySalam health scheme coverage for B40 group, urges health NGO | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A health think tank today urged the government to expand free national health scheme mySalam to expand its coverage for the lower-income B40 group to include patients who were diagnosed two years ago. “In o…
Malaysian doctor who made 'rape' comments suspended indefinitely
Medical Board of Australia extends suspension of Christopher Lee Kwan Chen for posting racist and sexist remarks on Singapore forum.
Malaysia safe for now, but more precautions needed to ward off swine fever, says group
The Federation of Livestock Farmers’ Associations of Malaysia says any outbreak would affect farmers as people would stop buying meat.
GPs, the glue that holds the health system together
In spite of the changes around them, GPs are still steadfastly around, doing everything to keep the wheels of the Malaysian healthcare system running smoothly.