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Health DG says healthcare for all, including LGBT

Following a viral FB posting, Noor Hisham says the ministry doesn't discriminate in delivering healthcare.

Pulau Jerejak - a piece of Malaysian medical history

Ministry to improve facilities at Lahad Datu hospital

LAHAD DATU: The Ministry of Health and People’s Wellbeing will improve on the infrastructure of the district hospital so that the public can enjoy better medical services. Its minister, Steph…

The Teddy Bear Doctor

Malaysian IVF clinics target Chinese looking for a bigger family https://sc.mp/2vCjtNN via @SCMPNews

Malaysia, aiming to become a fertility hub in Asia, has stepped up efforts to target the mainland China market, hoping to lure more couples seeking to conceive....

Drug dealer detained at hospital parking lot

The man had a day job as a lorry driver, was single and had no previous criminal record

bfm interview : Skim Peduli Rakyat

Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye announced that an insurance scheme for the B40 group will be tabled in October. He said the proposal could provide insurance protection of between RM10,000 and ...

Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj: Do not Erode Social Solidarity by Imposing Health Insurance.

Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj: Do not Erode Social Solidarity by Imposing Health Insurance.

August 12, 2018 Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj: Do not Erode Social Solidarity by Imposing Health Insurance. The PSM is quite perturbed by the Deputy Health Minister’s announcement on 5th August that…

Tuanku Jaafar Hospital Seremban not spared from overcrowding

SEREMBAN: The issue of overcrowding at government hospitals is not new and Tuanku Jaafar Hospital Seremban (TJHS) here is not spared.

Malaysian doctor acquitted over death of former DPM Zahid's son-in-law http://po.st/ukHRHy via @ChannelNewsAsia

KUALA LUMPUR: An obstetrician and gynaecologist was acquitted and discharged by a Malaysian court on Friday (Aug 10) over the death of former ...

Downward trend in HFMD cases, says health minister | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 10 — The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases nationwide showed a downward trend over the last two days, said Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said 710 HFMD cases were reported nationwide yesterda…

Health Ministry to roll out free medical coverage plan for B40

Govt urged to give more attention to students with special needs

Hfmd update

The burden of a doctor — Khoo Yoong Khean | Malay Mail

AUGUST 10 — Recently, an open letter from a doctor on her opinion of the LGBTQ community made its rounds on social media. The letter raised days of non-stop discussions in the medical fraternity. This letter is not about the neve…

The predicament of limited seats to study medicine -

Instead of justifying the limited seats to study medicine at public institutions, the education ministry must find a solution for all deserving candidates.

Govt to upgrade 11 non-specialist hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will upgrade 11 non-specialist hospitals nationwide to minor specialist hospitals to further extend medical specialist

theSundaily: Zecon's shares fall 7.5% on news of hospital contract termination.

PETALING JAYA: Zecon Bhd's share price fell 7.5% to 37 sen on early trade upon the termination of its RM 495 million contract to construct Petra Jaya Hospital

Dr Cynthia Lopez, The Lifeblood Of Haematology Services In Malaysia | Star2.com http://po.st/KEcm8W via @po_st

A tribute to the late Cynthia Lopez, who has instrumental in establishing Malaysia's blood transfusion service and kick-starting treatment for haemophilia and bleeding disorders.

Make it easier for them to take medicine

MIRI: Students from Sabah and Sarawak, who are lagging behind in infrastructure, should be given leeway in admission for medical courses in Malaysian public universities. The minimum entry requirem…

More questions about B40 health insurance -

A think tank complains that the government doesn't seem to see the need for consultation before tabling the proposal.

PSM: Over 50,000 hospital cleaners short-changed by employers

The party’s deputy chairman M Sarasvathy says the cleaners are being denied their annual leave, bonuses and other benefits.

Minister Reveals Why Many Straight-A Students Can't Get into Medical Degree Courses

The issue of straight-A students failing to enroll in medical degree courses at public universities has been the talk of the town for the past week, and