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An open letter to the minister of health

LETTER | Urgent intervention needed change to solve the problem of queueing times in clinics and hospitals.

Women’s ministry mulling mandatory HIV test for non-Muslim couples before marriage

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) will discuss with the relevant ministries on making it mandatory for non-Muslim couples who intend to tie the knot to undergo HIV testing. Its mi…

The Body Shop’s Mina Cheah-Foong honoured with MAF patron’s award

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — Condoms. Say the word and watch Datin Mina Cheah-Foong swing into action. The Rampai Niaga Sdn Bhd managing director, who holds the Malaysian franchise for The Body Shop, has been selling condoms in all the…

HIV discrimination 'unlawful', a stumbling block to be overcome - PM

Mahathir notes that stigma hampers people from getting tested for HIV and seeking crucial treatment.

Politics of 1 Malaysia clinics — John Teo | Malay Mail

DECEMBER 16 — That's it, it's politics and nothing else. 1 Malaysia clinics was started by the previous government with the primary aim of bringing basic health services to the urban poor close to their homes. They were staffed b…

Health Minister regarding smoking ban: health comes first https://t.co/hHLLEmjCjg via @staronline

IPOH: Despite being "unpopular" for the move to ban smoking at open-air eateries, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the health of the people was more important.

Evidence on medical marijuana still iffy - Nation | The Star Online https://t.co/Gcnw9kiuAR via @staronline

HEALTH experts are cautious about their stand on medical marijuana.

Clearing the haze of medical marijuana - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/dB59tF via @staronline

There is no legal barrier for companies to market marijuana-based medical products in Malaysia, as long as they play by the rules. In fact, one company managed to do so in the past, only to withdraw it later. But health experts s…

Clearing the haze of medical marijuana - Nation | The Star Online https://t.co/0siOnCdrKB via @staronline

There is no legal barrier for companies to market marijuana-based medical products in Malaysia, as long as they play by the rules. In fact, one company managed to do so in the past, only to withdraw it later. But health experts s…

Regulate, don’t ban porn sites, says reproductive health body

The Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia, says local studies are needed on effects of watching porn and that it may be better to regulate porn sites.

Health minister: 1Malaysia clinics were like an 'instant noodle' programme

AMANAH AGM | Dzulkefly Ahmad responds to former premier Najib Abdul Razak over closure of 34 clinics.

Health minister: 1Malaysia clinics were like an 'instant noodle' programme

AMANAH AGM | Dzulkefly Ahmad responds to former premier Najib Abdul Razak over closure of 34 clinics.

Rebutting Najib, health minister says only 10pc of 1Malaysia clinic being closed | Malay Mail

IPOH, Dec 15 ― The Health Ministry is closing fewer than one in 10 of the 347 1Malaysia clinics in the country, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said the 34 earmarked for closure received fewer than 40 patients daily or…

Community clinics to be enhanced http://po.st/tIU8Yu via @staronline

IPOH: Community clinics will be enhanced at People’s Housing Project (PPR) flats to serve lower income groups, says Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Hospital bomb hoax endangered patients, Health DG calls for stern action | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah wants stern action taken against those responsible for a bomb scare in Tampin Hospital as the incident had endangered its patients and personnel. “The m…

15 companies win healthiest workplace awards - Metro News | The Star Online http://po.st/4pwace via @staronline

FIFTEEN companies were named winners of the second Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace awards organised by insurer AIA at the Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace Summit 2018.

Negri Sembilan Health Dept denies selling ‘no smoking’ billboards | Malay Mail

SEREMBAN, Dec 13 — The Negri Sembilan Health Department has denied selling ‘Dilarang Merokok’ (No Smoking) signboards at food eateries and restaurants in the state. The department has also not appointed any party, including healt…

Reasons why Malaysia has high cancer mortality rate | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Although Malaysia prides itself as a fast-growing nation with modern health facilities, the mortality rate among cancer patients is relatively high. Malaysia’s 61 per cent cancer death rate has placed it am…

For Future Doctors: The Changing World of Medicine ……. Part 3

It has been a while since I last updated this blog. In my last article, I promised that I will be writing a series of article in relation to the changing world of medicine but unfortunately I met w…

The cost of 1Malaysia clinics http://po.st/rQqeQY via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: About 6.59mil people sought treatment from 347 1Malaysia clinics all over the country last year, says the Health Ministry.

Singapore warns against Malaysian mahogany seeds after seven suffer liver damage | Malay Mail

SINGAPORE, Dec 11 — Seven people have suffered liver injuries after consuming mahogany seeds, also known as “sky fruit”, and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) advised the public today to exercise caution if they are thinking of…

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Quack doctor may have accelerated woman's death http://po.st/GZybt4 via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The family of a deceased cancer patient has lodged a complaint with the Health Ministry about a fake doctor after her body turned green from a cocktail of supplements, including chlorophyll water, prescribed by the…