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Hospital Miri endoscopy unit partially burnt - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/TCzPIz via @staronline

MIRI: Hospital Miri declared a Stage 2 fire emergency on Tuesday (Oct 30) night when smoke enveloped its endoscopy unit.

Malaysia turns to behavioural science for a healthier population

The Ministry of Health's Deputy Director of Non-Communicable Diseases discusses how tech will play a role in changing lifestyles.

Health Ministry, Standard Chartered Malaysia to help cataract patients in rural areas

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health today has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Standard Chartered Malaysia to help restore sight to underprivileged cataract patients nationwide under…

Dr Dzulkefly: Details of social health insurance for B40 group to be revealed during tabling of Budget 2019 - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/f4ZdrY via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The social health insurance (SHI) for the B40 low-income group will be made known during the Budget 2019 announcement and town hall meetings will be held after that, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Eat Well : Tips for staying healthy

Fifteen ways to stay healthy

The cost of survival - Letters | The Star Online http://po.st/zZRBnc via @staronline

From WONG KUAN SING, President, Together Against Cancer Association Malaysia.

3 to 5 Kelantanese hit by stroke every day

TMC Life eyes M&A deals in four markets

Alpro Pharmacy brings pharmaceutical care, customer service to a new level

KUCHING: Alpro Pharmacy is more than just dispensing medicine or advice on the treatment of minor conditions and healthy living. It also extends professional services and personalised care to custo…

Shoring up medical security (re biosimilars)

Company eyeing growth prospects in the region amidst international tie-ups

Jakim officer claims internet and boarding school reasons for rise in LGBT | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 29 — Mohd Izwan Md Yusof from Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) today blamed the internet and boarding schools as part of the reason for the rise in the number of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and tran…

Citizens’ Health Initiative : B40 health insurance – don't take the bait

LETTER | The government should refrain from short-term piecemeal strategies that lead to increasing fragmentation of the healthcare system.

Wan Azizah: Biosimilar products help reduce cost of medicines | Malay Mail

NILAI, Oct 29 — The introduction of biosimilar products is a promising strategy that can benefit the people and country as it encourages competition in the market which can then lead to a reduction of about 30-40 per cent in the…

Report: Young girls stripping for camera due to peer pressure | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Teenage girls, some of whom are minors still in school, are increasingly posting suggestive photos of themselves on social media. A report by English daily The Star shed light on the happening, citing peer…

Students learn CPR in ‘Kids Save Lives’ project

IN the absence of expert medical assistance and facilities, First Aid can determine the difference between life and death for an injured person. Knowing Cardiopulmonary Recovery (CPR) is hen…

Time to pop the bitter pill patent

Malaysia needs to prescribe new rules and practices to cure the ecosystem for generic drugs, say local industry players. It will help bring down healthcare costs.

Terengganu Health Dept opens home for pregnant teens | Malay Mail

MARANG, Oct 28 — The Terengganu Health Department (JKNT) today opened the first ‘Rumah Generasiku Sayang’ (RGKS) in the state to provide shelter for teenagers who became pregnant out of wedlock. Its director Dr Mohd Jusoh, said f…

How to become a doctor - Education | The Star Online http://po.st/lOraDY via @staronline

TOP students failing to get into medical courses in public varsities, is a perennial issue.

Clinic practices for sale listed in our Tradezone Board

Roti canai, teh tarik contribute to rise of obesity and diabetes cases in Malaysia

Ramsay Sime Darby eyes portfolio expansion - Business News | The Star Online http://po.st/fy32kL via @staronline

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd (RSDH), the 50% joint venture company of Sime Darby Bhd, is eyeing a strong expansion in Malaysia and the region.

Two schools closed to stop spread of mumps, says ministry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Health (MoH) explained further the closure of a school in Kajang and Gombak after a notice was issued under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act…

Budget 2019: Lack of hospitals with medical specialists forces housemen to wait up to one year

MRA doubling its efforts in Palu with second phase of humanitarian assistance