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Johor baby dies of diphtheria, wasn't vaccinated

Applying physics to healthcare

IF you are a fresh graduate thinking of taking up medical physics, what better than to ask the ‘sifu’ himself.

Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 17 Oktober 2018 - Kematian Kes Disyaki Jangkitan Difteria Di Daerah Johor Bahru, Johor…

Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 17 Oktober 2018 - Kematian Kes Disyaki Jangkitan Difteria Di Daerah Johor Bahru, Johor https://t.co/lid1SluNqZ via @DGHisham

MERCY Malaysia moves into recovery phase in Palu - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/s5ANtZ via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Aid organisation MERCY Malaysia has started the construction of temporary shelters and communal toilets for communities affected by tsunami and earthquake-struck Palu and Donggala in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Health Ministry: Cigarette prices go up next month | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said that the price of cigarettes will be increased across the board within a month following the implementation of the Sales and Services Tax (SST). Dzulkef…

Eateries fear customers will vanish in a puff of smoke | Malay Mail

IPOH, Oct 17 — Several restaurant owners and hawkers worry that a smoking ban at open-air eateries will turn away patrons who light up, their primary customer base. Ipoh Rumpun restaurant owner Muhammad Noor Ghazali said that the…

Cigarette prices to go up, minimum age to buy alcohol raised to 21

UPDATED 1.50PM | Shops selling alcohol must also display a warning sign about its health effects, Dzulkefly says.

Mitsui expands health care business in Asia

Investment in hospital operators opens doors in Southeast Asia and beyond

Mercy Malaysia’s mobile clinics bring healing to Palu https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/mercy-malaysia-s-mobile-clinics-bring-healing-palu?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shared&utm_source=twitter.com via @reliefweb

English News and Press Release on Indonesia about Health, Logistics and Telecommunications, Earthquake and Tsunami; published on 07 Oct 2018 by MERCY Malaysia

You Can Still Vape Without Nicotine In Eateries Despite The 2019 Smoking Ban via @saysdotcom

The government has yet to look into drawing up a law to control vaping.

Syed Saddiq talks up importance of mental health | theSundaily

Health Ministry sets up special inquiry to probe sexual abuse | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 — The Health Ministry has set up a special inquiry to probe the information obtained by an independent body on allegations of sexual harassment against housemen by a department head at a hospital in the Klang Va…

Dzulkefly declares Parliament a smoke-free zone

Smokers can only light up outside the building.

Implement sex education without delay

OCTOBER 15 — This morning I woke up to the news that an 18-year-old girl died while giving birth in a house in Perak and the police had sent her body for a post mortem. Her baby also did not make it. I don't even know her religio…

Special smoking space: Discussions to be held with operators of food premises | theSundaily

Cancer patients still diagnosed late despite screening, says Health Ministry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Despite the availability of several cancer screening programmes, the Healthy Ministry admitted that there are still many patients who presented the disease when they have reached a later stage. According to…

Govt says no to designated smoking areas at restaurants

ALOR SETAR: The government has rejected a suggestion by restaurant operators who want to have a designated smoking area within their premises.

Too many teens suffering from stress http://po.st/dmCHyA via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: A national survey has revealed that Malaysians aged 13 to 17 are critically suffering from mental health problems.

Lam Thye: Need to address mental health among youth in a changed world - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/TLpW4Z via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: In conjunction with its first anniversary and World Mental Health Day 2018 on Wednesday (Oct 10), the Mental Illness Awareness and Support Society (MIASA) organised a forum titled "Young People and Mental Health in…

PSM: Proposed health insurance scheme must not lead to brain drain in public hospitals - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/mcJOtH via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed health insurance scheme by the Health Ministry will worsen the brain drain in public hospitals if no holistic plan is in place to address it, says Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj.

World Bank: Malaysia doing well, but can do better in terms of children's health - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/0VN6dQ via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia needs to do more to deliver better outcomes in terms of children's health and learning to boost the incomes of people and country, with returns far into the future, says the World Bank.

DPM: Don’t neglect people with mental health problems | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — Malaysians should not neglect people with mental health issues but should instead help them, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She said it was reported that about 40 per cent of M…

Malaysians developing heart disease at younger age

Health minister vows to enhance delivery of primary healthcare | Malay Mail

JAKARTA, Oct 10 — The government is committed to promote better public-private partnerships and focus to enhance primary healthcare in the country, said Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the vision was expressed during…