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Medicinal potential of plants - Letters | The Star Online http://po.st/w1IQow via @staronline

From DR ESTHER VAN DER WERF, Senior Lecturer in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Taylor’s University, Selangor.

HIV infections through sexual transmission on the rise, says health minister | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 ― Sexual activity has become the number one cause of HIV infections in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told last night. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said sexually transmitted infections increas…

Sleep disorders affect 9 in 10 Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysians are a sleep-deprived lot. Nine out of 10 Malaysians suffer from one or more sleep disorders in their lifetimes, says Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur consultant ENT head and neck surgeon Dr Kong Min Han.

Vaccination now available for children without papers, health minister says | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Immunisation services are available for all children including those without documentation at all health facilities nationwide says the Ministry of Health (KKM) today. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ah…

Exports of made-in-Malaysia medical devices to cross RM23b in 2019

A recent survey finds Malaysia will continue to evolve as a hub for medical device manufacturing.

Skin - lightening creams: Dangerous pursuit

People, it seems, want to be pale. A mixture of vanity and naivete is forcing people to inhibit the natural production of melanin which gives colour to our skin.

Teaching hospital for postgraduate students

HOSPITAL Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), also known as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, prides itself on its comprehensive multidisciplinary expertise in many fields, making complex treatment possible in otherw…

Unique role of university teaching hospitals

Hundreds of pharmacists sweat as contracts expire without permanent posts | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 ― Hundreds of pharmacists on contract service who either ended or are ending their housemanship this month are reportedly anxious over their failure to get permanent posts as well as the lack of information ov…

Don’t shy away from those with special needs, says Dr Siti Hasmah | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — There’s a need for the community to enhance engagement with the underprivileged and those with special needs, the prime minister’s wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali said today. She said the community should b…

Malaysia's healthcare market to reach RM127.9b by 2027, says Fitch Research Read more at

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's healthcare market is expected to grow by 127% to RM127.9bil in 2027 from the RM56.3bil in 2017 as the government pushes ahead with higher public healthcare expenditure, says Fitch Solutions Macro Research.

HIV isn't a crime, its discrimination is | Malay Mail

DECEMBER 4 ― I remembered a patient of mine ― Mr A. A seasoned drug user with HIV who came in and out of the hospital for various lung and brain infections. He would also appear around festive seasons, or be brought in by the pol…

Diploma grads urged to create legacy in healthcare - Metro News | The Star Online http://po.st/lZRhSy via @staronline

RAMSAY Sime Darby Healthcare College (RSDHC) celebrated the achievements of 880 graduates at its sixth convocation.

Health Ministry: Dangerous to drink from recycled tin cans ; "Be a responsible capitalist"

Survey: Most Malaysians want e-cigs, vape ban - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/YbyYe1 via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Most Malaysians want e-cigs and vape (ECV) banned. Two-thirds of the National E-cigarette Survey (NECS) 2016 respondents want ECV banned while over 90% want them prohibited in places where smoking is banned.

The Dobbs Activity Report for November 2018 is out, showing the participation, statistics and top posts and users for all platforms in the DOBBS Network - the Bulletin Board, the Facebook group and Telegram Supergroup

Health Minister: Population at risk urged to get HIV screening | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — Malaysians especially among the population at risk of Aids have been told to undergo screening to know their HIV status and if necessary, to go for antiretroviral (ARV) treatment without delay. Health Minist…

Sarawak govt says investment in KL specialist hospital a prudent move | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Nov 29 — The state government today said the decision to take up equity in Zecon Medicare Sdn Bhd is purely a corporate investment venture with commercial consideration based on projected positive return on investment. “…

MIMOS to launch non-invasive glucometer to screen blood glucose

Malaysian national applied research agency, MIMOS, is set to unveil the world's first clinically-tested non-invasive glucometer for blood glucose screening.

Good primary care vital for health

From DATUK SERI DR T. DEVARAJ of Penang.

Malaysia state fund to sell $2bn stake in IHH Healthcare to Mitsui

Divestment by Khazanah Nasional signals looser government grip on big companies

Malaysia’s malnutrition paradox: While kids stunted, adults growing (sideways) | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 ― The 2018 Global Nutrition Report released yesterday underlies Malaysia’s “double burden of malnutrition”: while children under five are increasingly stunted, more and more adults are overweight. But it also…

Malaysia death penalty abolition opens door to drug policy review

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Drugs have long attracted the harshest penalties here.

Boost automation for workplace safety compliance, says Lee