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Health sector challenges for new government

From TAN SRI DR HAJI MOHD ISMAIL MERICAN of Former Director General of Health, Malaysia.

Another human rabies case reported in Sarawak

The Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) announced one new human rabies case in Kampong Sandong, Kuching, Sarawak. This makes four human cases this year and 10 since last summer. The latest case is a child , a foreign national, age…

I Caregiver: Staying hydrated during Ramadan

IT’S that time of the year again when Muslims around the world would observe a month of fasting, which constitutes, among others, refraining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.

A prescription for the nation ― Adeeba Kamarulzaman | Malay Mail

MAY 12 ― Much has been made of the fact that our 7th Prime Minister and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah and the Deputy Prime Minister are all doctors who appear to have come at the right time to heal the nation of the many things that have ai…

animal doctors needed http://po.st/FcQsBO via @staronline

THEY are doctors who diagnose “patients” that are unable to speak for themselves.

We thank you for your service

SEGAMAT: MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam has lost the Segamat parliamentary seat after holding it for three terms.

MRC Sibu chapter adopts three newborns

Sleep on it

The importance of getting adequate sleep cannot be overemphasised because it helps ensure our mental wellbeing.

** Less than 2 months left ** Are you prepared for the new enforcement? Update on CPD Points - what you need to kno…

** Less than 2 months left ** Are you prepared for the new enforcement? Update on CPD Points - what you need to know before 1 July 2018 https://t.co/oEk5wtoR41

Singapore recalls Malaysia-made kaya over suspected contamination by pest droppings

SINGAPORE: The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) has recalled a brand of kaya or coconut jam over suspected contamination.

Pacific Partnership 2018 Concludes in Malaysia

TAWAU, Malaysia -- Pacific Partnership 2018, the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) preparedness mission, concluded pierside of expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF…

Grab partners MOH to offer its services in 16 Government Hospitals https://t.co/3Mg3IgXdAK via @malaysia601

Grab, a leading on-demand transportation platform recently announced a joint partnership with the Mi...

Bigger budget needed for mental health programme -

The current allocation of 30% of the health budget is insufficient to fund prevention and treatment programmes for those suffering from mental health issues.

Rabies claims 8th person in Sarawak

The 11-year-old boy showed symptoms of the disease, such as pain and weakness in the right arm and vomiting, on April 18.

So many myths about cancer

I would like to clear the air on myths and perceptions of cancer circulated on social media.

Grooming future doctors

U PON completing the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery programme (better known as MBBS), every medical student has to go through further training as a house officer, also known as houseman, to become a fully registered me…

Finding a listening ear

AFTER a generally protected and mostly regimented secondary school life, furthering one’s studies at an institute of higher education is an exciting move for many school leavers.

Health clinics to have e-payment facility -

It will be implemented in phases, beginning with 12 clinics in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and 45 clinics in Selangor this month.

Update on CPD Points – what you need to know before 1 July 2018

Growing old in an innovative new age

FEW of us like to dwell on how we will fare once we become senior citizens.

RM1.9 Billion spent on health in NS

SEREMBAN: In order to ensure the health of the people in the state, the government through the Ministry of Health has spent RM1.924 billion for health services in five years from 2013.

International Conference on Manual Therapy

MAHSA University's physiotherapy department is organising the country's first International Conference on Manual Therapy from May 3 to 7 at its Saujana Putra

On the pneumococcal vaccine

Pneumococcus bacteria causes potentially deadly pneumococcal diseases that can be prevented with a vaccine that has been proven safe and effective over nearly a decade of use.

Abeer Medical Group collaborates with KPJ Healthcare Malaysia to harness modern technology to treat cancer -

Muscat : Abeer Medical Group, a leading healthcare provider in the GCC, and KPJ Healthcare, Malaysia inked a pact for medical referrals and other associated cooperation at an event held at Abeer Hospital, Ruwi, Oman in order to e…