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17-month-old boy dies due to HFMD (Updated) | theSundaily

NIBONG TEBAL: A 17-month-old baby boy has been confirmed to have died after he was afflicted with the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) The toddler passed

Health and Women Ministries to discuss hospital sex predator issue https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/07/30/health-women-ministries-to-discuss-hospital-sex-predator-issue/#4igwj9IaTiJfO0BH.99 http://po.st/hPpZZN via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad will meet with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry Monday (July 30), following The Star's front page expose of a sex predator in a Klang Valley hospital.

Healthcare for the old will stay, says minister

Dzulkefly Ahmad dismisses forecast by a think-tank that lower government revenue from SST may affect elderly people.

Sexual predators in our midst

One in every six death due to cancer | theSundaily

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that one in every six deaths is due to cancer but no matter how impactful it is, this should not lead us to

With 18,000 depression cases in 2017, DPM says mental health a pressing matter | Malay Mail

SHAH ALAM, July 28 — Mental health must not be taken lightly as illnesses such as depression affect large swathes of the population, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today. Dr Wan Azizah was referrin…

PJ residents launch emergency bracelets for elderly, disabled | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, July 29 — Taman Gasing Indah Resident Association (RA) launched today its in-case-of-emergency (ICE) bracelet programme meant for the elderly and the disabled. The bracelet, which can contain next-of-kin contact in…

After ‘hospital sex predator’ report, minister promises action -

Dzulkefly Ahmad says 'to those who asked about the case, the ministry will get to the bottom of this'

Abuse leads to meltdown of Junior doctors http://po.st/VZLc9q via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The power structure in hospitals make housemen vulnerable to abuse, with many at hospitals having experienced bullying during their tenure.

Complainant confidentiality must be ensured, says MMA - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/Lmvy4Z via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Confidentiality should be ensured when addressing complaints from house officers and junior doctors, says the Malaysian Medical Association.

Sexual harassment of junior doctors in Malaysia

Health DG: Sarawak boy dead from suspected HFMD infection | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The recent surge in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMB) may have resulted in the first recent fatality, with the Health Ministry disclosing that a toddler in Sarawak is suspected to have died from the ill…

Malaysia health minister proposes 'gate-keeping' to check HFMD http://po.st/fdFfPN via @ChannelNewsAsia

KUALA LUMPUR: Parents must act as "gate-keepers" to make sure that children infected with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) do not go to school ...

In denial about teen sex issue - Letters | The Star Online http://po.st/tSJ4M3 via @staronline

From DR JOHN TEO, Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Kota Kinabalu.

Selangor on alert as HFMD cases near 10,000

Where's our RM210 mil hospital, asks Pendang MP

Awang Hashim says the project was promised by former prime minister Najib Razak in April but residents are in the dark over its status.

Cancer victims seeking alternative treatment a worrying trend

New Zealand’s healthtech innovators eye partnerships in Malaysia

Seven health technology companies are visiting to explore opportunities.

Hospital rubbishes baby kidnap rumour | Malay Mail

KUANTAN, July 25 — The Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) has rubbished recent allegations on Facebook that a baby was abducted from the hospital yesterday. Its director, Dr Norazmi Abdullah said what actually transpired was a M…

Rise in hand, foot and mouth disease in all Malaysia states except Sarawak

SE Asia News -PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Except for Sarawak, the other 12 Malaysian states have all shown a rise in the number of cases of the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), as the Health Ministry held a m…

Needed: One Healthcare Standard In Malaysia – Star2.com http://po.st/ZX4POm via @po_st

A single legal healthcare standard that applies to both public and private healthcare sectors would ensure that all patients are protected by both statutory and common law.

"Language During Ward Rounds" http://www.mofrust.com/2018/07/language-during-ward-rounds.html #doctorblogroll

Back in those days, when I was a young, innocent houseman, WARD ROUNDS were a big thing. It was the most important part of the day for...

Health Ministry to regulate doulas

Dzulkefly Ahmad says his ministry is monitoring the practice and will formulate a way to regulate it.

Why junior doctors won't report bullying

They say it could cost them their careers.