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Dzulkefly: Electronic medical record system in 145 hospitals within three years

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is planning to implement the electronic medical record (EMR) system in 145 hospitals nationwide in the next three years, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Why Are Medicine Prices So High? - Lim Chee Han

Two weeks ago, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) published “Belanjawanku” (My Budget), an expenditure guide for individuals and families living in the Klang Valley. It has generated some debate amongst the Malaysian public, with…

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Health is the responsibility of everyone, not just doctors

Malaysians need to realise that our actions (or inaction) may impact the health of others, even our loved ones.

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Malaysia needs more aged care studies to make better policies

KUALA LUMPUR: Emphasis should be placed on producing more local research for the aged care community in Malaysia to help the country formulate better healthcare policies for its growing, ageing population, said independent resear…

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NGO: No Overseas Trips, Health Subsidies For Unvaccinated Kids

The Medical Mythbusters Malaysia will present its petition for mandatory childhood vaccines with almost 120,000 signatures to Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad today.

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Fomema rolls out foreign worker biometric fingerprint verification system | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Foreign Worker Health Screening Biometric System aimed at tackling the issue of identity theft will be fully implemented by April, the Foreign Workers Medical Examination Monitoring Agency (Fomema) sa…

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Health Minister: Pasir Gudang toxic fumes victims recovering well | Malay Mail

PASIR GUDANG, March 16 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today said that eight victims of Sungai Kim Kim’s toxic fume inhalation who are currently warded at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in two hospitals have shown…

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Health minister: Pasir Gudang pollution won't have long-term health effects

Exposure will also not result in fatalities, Dzulkefly Ahmad assures residents.

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Dr Dzulkefly: Not true Health Ministry acted late in Pasir Gudang Read more at

KUALA LUMPUR: It is not true that the Health Ministry reacted late in the recent chemical dumping incident at Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang, Johor, says Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Pasir Gudang chemical spill: Facts about the 9 chemicals found and their health impact

SE Asia News -SINGAPORE - The illegal dumping of toxic chemicals into a river in Pasir Gudang, Johor, has sickened more than 2,700 people, including hundreds of students.. Read more at

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Mercy Malaysia calls on medical volunteers

PETALING JAYA: Mercy Malaysia is calling for volunteers with medical expertise to help with the toxic dumping incident in Pasir Gudang.

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Remembering Dr Gwen Smith

The late Dr Gwendolen Smith, consultant paediatrician, is remembered by many with great fondness for her dedication as a clinician as well as her passion in advocating for children’s health and well-being.

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Emulate Italy’s vaccination law, says Penang exco https://sg.news.yahoo.com/emulate-italy-vaccination-law-says-063056322.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw via @yahoosg

GEORGE TOWN, March 14 — Malaysia should introduce legislation similar to Italy’s Lorenzin Law that made it mandatory for children to be immunised if they are to attend public schools, said state...

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New approach gives hope to lung cancer patients | Sarawak News | New Sarawak Tribune Online

FOCUS By JENNY IMANINA LANONG ABDULLAH & MURNI NASRI Leen was six when her grandfather was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. "I was so worried that 'Atuk' (grandfather) would die soon, even though I did not know what cancer…

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Fed Govt contributes RM9.3m for anti-rabies operation in Sarawak | Malay Mail

KUCHING, March 14 — The Pakatan Harapan federal government has contributed RM9.3 million for the ongoing anti-rabies operation in Sarawak, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the operation was diffe…

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Don’t panic, Selangor MB says Klang river chemical clean-up underway | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Residents of Taman Eng Ann in Klang, Selangor need not panic and evacuate amid reports of chemical waste dumping contaminating a section of Sungai Klang in their neighbourhood. Selangor Mentri Besar Amiru…

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Dzulkefly: No deaths in Pasir Gudang, don't believe fake news

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says that as of Wednesday (March 13), 1,171 people had received outpatient treatment, of which 397 were warded and 13 were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due…

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Agong’s daughter takes up challenge to promote better mental health for Malaysians

PETALING JAYA, March 14 — In the United Kingdom, Prince William and Prince Harry are strong advocates when it comes to mental health issues. In Malaysia, there is Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al Mustaf…

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No matter how busy, women should make health a priority | Star2.com http://po.st/InhOUr via @po_st

With statistics showing cancer is on the rise, women should take care of their health by signing up medical screening, eating right and exercising.

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Lisa Surihani voices concern over anti-vaccination movement https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/468864/lisa-surihani-voices-concern-over-anti-vaccination-movement via @NST_Online

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Education Ministry shuts down all 111 schools in Pasir Gudang

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has ordered all 111 schools in the Pasir Gudang district to close with immediate effect late Wednesday (March 13).