Malaysian Medical Resources
14,022 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
MAY 30 — In writing this article I have sought the opinion of several colleagues (both medical and non-medical) and I thank them for their advice and opinions. Well-meaning friends have advised that I should show restraint in my…
Scientists have discovered a way to create disease fighting proteins from tobacco plants which could lead to the development of a vaccine for Dengue Fever.
From TAN SRI DR MOHD ISMAIL MERICAN, Past President, Malaysian Medical Council.
MAY 28 — With the birth of a new Malaysia and a government that focuses on the needs of the people, many have been offering suggestions on areas that require change. The government faces an enormous, uphill task to “heal Malaysia…
PETALING JAYA: Several cancer support groups have lauded Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's recent announcement for his ministry to increase healthcare spending from 6% to 7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
PETALING JAYA: Various stakeholders welcome the setting up of a Health Advisory Council by the ministry but want adequate consultations before the voluntary health insurance (VHI) is implemented.
KUALA LUMPUR: A research team from the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) that made a breakthrough in wound healing with the use of maggots has been conferred the Dr Lee Jong-Wook Memorial Prize for Public Health at the 71st Wor…
Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has been sworn in as the new Health Minister for Malaysia under Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad’s new government. Dr Dzulkefly – who …
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will host the second World Conference on Exercise Medicine (WCEM) in Melaka from Sept 24 to 26.
JOHOR BARU: Several projects in the state, including the Pasir Gudang Hospital in Bandar Seri Alam here, will be reviewed to reduce the country’s high debt.
KUCHING: There is now a measles outbreak in Bintulu division, and among the causes cited was that patients had never received anti measles-vaccination. Sarawak Health Director Dr Jamilah Has…
BINTULU: Bintulu Hospital Board of Visitors yesterday handed over an apheresis platelet machine worth RM275,000 to the hospital. Its deputy director Dr Siti Hajar Rosli received the machine on beha…
From DR STEVEN KW CHOW, President, FPMPAM.
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will be setting up an independent Health Advisory Council within 100 days to advise the ministry on strengthening healthcare delivery, said Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says plans are underway to set up a council made up of talents from both the public and private sectors.
PUTRAJAYA: In a long-awaited move, the Health Ministry has promised a significant increase in healthcare spending.
KOTA KINABALU: A team of Perodua volunteers paid a visit to the Sabah Women and Children Hospital bearing gifts for the child patients as well as equipment and supplies for the hospital, in celebration of the Kaamatan season and…
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said the country’s healthcare system is in need of reforms and improvements in order to deliver a seamless and sustainable healthcare to the people. Its president Dr…
Five dead and dozens quarantined in Kerala state.
MAY 22 — As a doctor, I am glad to see the change of our government. The health ministry of the previous government seems to be rather against the private medical practice sector. They have mismanaged our medical system in Malays…