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Advances in liver cancer

KUCHING: This year has seen significant advances in the treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) also commonly known as liver cancer. Previously, there was only one therapy for advanced stage li…

Rise in TB rates due to better screening

IPOH, Dec 13 — The rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in Perak is because of better detection and screening methods, state health...

NMRC-A Shares Importance of New Clinical Research Center in Malaysia

SINGAPORE – A Naval Medical Research Center – Asia (NMRC-A) researcher attended the opening ceremony of Segi University Clinical Research Center at Sibu Hospital, Sibu, Malaysia, October 11.

Pathologist goes missing

KUCHING: A doctor attached to the pathology department of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) has been reported missing following his absence from work since Dec 8. District police chief ACP Abang Ahmad…

Fewer than 400 psychiatrists to treat over four million people in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR About one in three adult Malaysians or 4.2 million people suffer from mental illness but there are fewer than 400 psychiatrists in the country to treat them an expert said.According to a study by Penang Institute the…

Domestic trade ministry officers seize fake infant formula in JB

KULAI, Dec 10 — Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) officers seized 210 boxes of infant formula, believed...

Young doctor finds calling in humanitarian work

MALAYSIANS KINI | 26-year-old Nadirah Babji pays her way to serve vulnerable communities around the world.

Have you had your flu shot?

AS a respiratory physician, I’ve been seeing a relatively high number of patients with influenza over the past few weeks. This is obviously anecdotal, but the frequency and severity of cases appear to be higher than in recent yea…

Full paying scheme at public hospitals

Falling sick bites because you are forced to go a clinic or hospital, which is a total waste of time, not to mention you come out poorer. But, you know, life... lemons... so you find yourself at the crossroads - should I go to a…

MOH cracks down on zam zam water

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is conducting a sweep on zam zam water nationwide following a ban issued by the Saudi Arabian Embassy against its sale.

Health myths spreading via social media

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The spread of various myths related to health that can result in negative effects is becoming more widespread...

Malaysia Medical Tourism Market to reach US$3.5 bn during 2016-2024

TB screening for uitm

JOHOR BARU, Dec 7 ― The state’s health authorities confirmed they will initiate screening procedures following reports that two...

Health Ministry to find ways to increase organ donors in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is looking into ways to increase the number of organ donors to use harvested organs in a wider scale, particularly for kidney transplant. Minister, Datuk Seri Dr S Su…

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Malaysia's disabled still marginalised, says Suhakam

KUALA LUMPUR: Persons with disabilities (PWD) in Malaysia continue to be marginalised, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) said today.

Minister: Pharmaniaga's halal vaccine push will win over anti-vaxxers

Health minister says anti-vaccine movement attributable to doubts over halal status of vaccines.

Crafting a uniquely Malaysian massage

The nation’s diverse wellness and healing traditions are being explored to create a signature massage, writes Aznim Ruhana Md Yusup

Medic team at Umno assembly ready to carry out duties

PETALING JAYA, Dec 5 — With this year’s Umno assembly being the last one before the 14th general election, the medical team from the...

Workers have rights to protective equipment at work

BINTULU: Workers need to be more aware of their rights to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) especially at high-risk workplaces, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Taiwan Healthcare Experts Share Medical Excellence on Malaysian Patients

Dr Kuan-Wen Wu, the director of the Division of Neuro-Trauma and Neuro Critical Care Neurosurgery from Chang Gung Hospital, Dr Chieh-Tsai Wu, a bariatric specialist from E-DA Hospital, Meng-Xi Lin, Dean of Aphrodite Medical Clini…

MoU signed to manufacture cost-effective vaccinations in M'sia (Updated)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to manufacture cost effective vaccinations, including halal vaccinations through a MoU signed between Pharmaniaga Berhad,

Pharmaniaga to invest in Puchong vaccine plant

Pharmaniaga Bhd is investing RM100mil over the next two to three years to manufacture halal and cost-effective vaccines at its existing life science plant in Puchong, Selangor.

The Merdeka Award –Honouring Borneo’s role in Malaria Medical Research

All of the comforts which we enjoy today were built on someone else’s hopes, dreams and efforts. They are a testament to the fact that a single person can make a difference and change the world. Ov…