Parent groups object to school vaccination laws | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Several parent groups oppose making vaccinations mandatory for children entering school, claiming the right to parental choice. Concerned Parents of...
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Health minister claims 95pc of doctors support Peka B40 screening | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Almost all private general practitioners (GPs) consulted by the Health Ministry are fine with the Peka B40 health screening programme’s payment rates, minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad claimed today. Dzu…
I Health Ministry ready to consider making 2 of 12 vaccines mandatory
Proposal to make vaccination against MMR and diphtheria compulsory will be finalised soon, says Dzulkefly.
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Occupational safety, health enforcement needs review https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/03/466274/occupational-safety-health-enforcement-needs-review via @NST_Online
Health Ministry to probe claims of fake vaccination jab forms for Haj, umrah pilgrims | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — The Health Ministry (KKM) will investigate allegations that some doctors falsified the medical records of Haj and umrah pilgrims, specifically the vaccination injections. Its deputy minister Dr Lee Boon Chye…
80pc decrease in dengue cases in hotspots https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/465826/80pc-decrease-dengue-cases-hotspots via @NST_Online
MIIC 2.0 2019 - Boost Maternal Mental Health via an App - Fulcrum https://youtu.be/_tv3EWfyYCs via @YouTube
Fulcrum is the vision of a team of medical students from Universiti Sains Malaysia. They see this as a solution to improve maternal mental health that is oft...
Indonesian workers given same Socso benefits as Malaysians https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/465890/indonesian-workers-given-same-socso-benefits-malaysians via @NST_Online
Health Ministry: New legislation to regulate vape, shisha still in the works | Malay Mail
IPOH, March 3 — Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye today said that the ministry will not be tabling a Bill that will allow the government to regulate tobacco, vaping and shisha activities. Dr Lee said the ministry was still…
Three more diphtheria cases confirmed in Johor
The three were isolated at a paediatric ward after being suspected of the disease.
Obesity-related cancer an emerging problem: Lee | Daily Express Newspaper Online
GEORGE TOWN: Obesity-related cancer is an emerging problem for Malaysia as the country rated as the highest among Southeast Asian nations for obesity, Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye (pic) said Saturday.
Malaysia needs more oncologists: Dzulkefly | Daily Express Newspaper Online
Malaysia needs more oncologists to ensure that cancer patients receive adequate treatment as the government has recognised cancer as a crucial health concern among Malaysians
Jakim to help clarify vaccinations from Islamic perspective
KUANTAN: The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will assist the Health Ministry to formulate a policy pertaining to vaccinations for children from the 'fatwa' perspective, whether it should be made compulsory or oth…
Some Malaysians using fake vaccine forms to go on pilgrimages, says report
The Sunday Times of Singapore says this means the Malaysians are in danger of contracting diseases such as meningitis or spreading them.
Smoking ban in Sarawak receives mixed reaction
KUCHING: The smoking ban imposed at all eateries in Sarawak effective yesterday, has received mixed reaction from the local community here. A survey by Bernama revealed that some people considered…
Mobile clinic first order of business if victorious in Semenyih, says Pakatan candidate | Malay Mail
SEMENYIH, March 2 ― Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Muhammad Aiman Zainali has promised that if he wins the ongoing Semenyih by-election, the first thing he will do is to activate his proposed mobile clinic. “If it's fated I win t…
Deputy health minister: Wrong assessment of child’s health causes lower MMR vaccination rates | Malay Mail
IPOH, March 1 — Parents tend to underestimate the importance for their babies to get the MMR vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) when the babies show a satisfactory level of health and development, according to Dr Le…
Health Ministry intensifies efforts to find out why parents reject vaccination https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/464994/health-ministry-intensifies-efforts-find-out-why-parents-reject via @NST_Online
Unicef: Mandatory laws not best way to ensure children are vaccinated Read more at
PETALING JAYA: Mandatory laws are not the best way to ensure that parents vaccinate their children, says Unicef Malaysia representative Marianne Clark-Hattingh.
Malaysian AIDS Foundation to launch scheme to help women living with HIV | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV have left some of those living and affected by it disadvantaged when it comes to earning a living. One group that is affected are women. To address gender and…
Finance Ministry gets final say on new hospital in Semenyih, says Health Minister Read more at
GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the final say on any new hospital in Semenyih will come from the Finance Ministry.
Clinic with no doctor, bus terminal with no bus
SEMENYIH POLLS | Population in this constituency is on the rise but facilities leave much to be desired.