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Six students in Kedah tested positive for Influenza A after falling ill. Schools must stay vigilant to prevent outbreaks, especially with flu season peaking. Stay safe and get vaccinated!
The health ministry says the six received treatment at the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in Sungai Petani before being discharged.
28 students at a Kuala Muda school struck by an influenza-like illness outbreak. Classes suspended for a week to curb the spread. Stay safe and monitor symptoms carefully! #HealthAlert
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an outbreak of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) at an educational institution in the Kuala Muda district of...
Public health over profits! FOMCA backs the vape ban, urging the government to prioritize people’s lives over industry pressure. It’s time to protect our future! #HealthFirst
Vape traders in Terengganu previously said the upcoming state-wide ban on the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes could see its 169 association members lose RM5 million monthly.
Strengthening public-private ties is key to better eye health in Malaysia, says Wan Azizah. Collaboration can bridge gaps in access and treatment! Let’s open our eyes to the future! ️
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The responsibility of safeguarding Malaysia’s eye care is a shared endeavour, said Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. The wife...
Malaysia’s malaria threat today isn’t from humans — it’s from macaques. Monkey malaria (Plasmodium knowlesi) is now the dominant cause, thanks to deforestation bringing humans and monkeys closer. Stay alert in forested areas! One bite can change everything. #MalariaAwareness
Zoonotic malaria poses a rising challenge in our country, especially with increasing deforestation and climate change.
36 years old and chasing her dream to be a doctor! Age is just a number when your heart is on fire. All the best to this inspiring woman!
KUALA LUMPUR: A 36-year-old entrepreneur is proving it is never too late to pursue your dreams, as she prepares to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination this year with hopes of entering the medical field.
Teens as young as 13 are getting HIV from sexual activity. Time for real talk, real education, and real protection. Silence is deadly. One life lost is one too many.
Those aged 20 to 29 years make up 44% of all HIV sufferers, says Malaysian AIDS Council's Dr Zaiton Yahaya.
Malaysian doctors are burning out at crisis levels, facing neglect, low pay, and toxic workplaces. It’s not just a health issue — it’s a national emergency that needs urgent action now. One day, it might be your life on the line.
The systemic neglect of Malaysian doctors has dire consequences, including suicide. But HKL has emerged as a leader in addressing doctors' welfare, writes Tajuddin Rosli. HKL has a dedicated space for staff to rest, counsellors f…
Finally! The govt is raising on-call allowances for healthcare workers after 12 years. A long-overdue move for those who keep the system running day and night! https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/04/24/govt-agrees-to-raise-on-call-allowance-for-healthcare-workers/ ⏰
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says an announcement will be made ‘later’.
“I sang for free,” says Siti Nurhaliza, responding to online backlash over her performance at the Health Ministry’s Raya open house. She clarified no payment was received, and she supported the event voluntarily. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/23/039i-sang-for-free039-siti-nurhaliza-clears-air-over-health-ministry-raya-open-house-performance 🎤
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza took to social media to clear the air over her performance at the Health Ministry's Raya open house on Wednesday (April 23).
Malaysia’s health system is embracing AI, big data & digital tech to boost patient care, says Health Minister. Innovation is no longer optional—it’s the heartbeat of modern medicine! #MedTech
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s healthcare future is shifting beyond traditional hospital settings, with innovation playing a key role in reshaping the nation’s medical landscape, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahm…
62% of Malaysia’s medical officers say they’d rather quit than be posted outside their home state. A sobering stat that shows how broken the current placement system is. We risk losing talent if we don’t fix this soon. One word: reform.
A CodeBlue poll of over 900 medical officers shows that about 6 in 10 MOs prefer resigning from public service, if given a choice between serving away from their home state and quitting. To most doctors, family is more important…
A man was caught pretending to be a medical assistant at a Malaysian hospital. No qualifications, no registration, just vibes — and he even fooled some staff. The hospital has lodged a police report. Yikes!
The Perlis health department says the 23-year-old impostor had his own uniform and a bag of medical equipment.
MMA still waiting for a meeting with Health Minister over forced drug price display. Clinics aren’t pharmacies. GPs deserve fair consultation before rules are imposed. This isn’t transparency—it’s bureaucracy. One-size-fits-all doesn’t work in healthcare.
The Malaysian Medical Association reiterates support for price transparency but says it should be implemented under medical-specific laws.
Malaysian hospitals at risk: Fire audits reveal overloaded wiring, blocked exits, and expired extinguishers. Patients deserve better safety standards! Stay alert and demand action. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/20/fire-hazards-at-hospitals 🔥
PETALING JAYA: A total of 102 notices were issued to healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics last year for non-compliance to fire safety measures.
More Malaysian doctors are quitting medicine—not just jobs, but the profession itself. Burnout, bureaucracy, and broken systems are driving our best minds away. Who will be left to care for us?
Melioidosis is a silent killer lurking in Malaysia’s soil — often misdiagnosed due to its ability to mimic other diseases. It can cause pneumonia, abscesses, and even death if untreated. Doctors say: Think soil, act fast. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/1204455/melioidosis-great-mimicker-and-silent-killer-lurking-malaysias-soil #Melioidosis #PublicHealthAlert #Malaysia ⚠️
KUALA LUMPUR: With a sape in one hand and a stool in the other, Desmond Jak Maan sets up his “stage” along the Kuching waterfront, hoping to earn more from busking today than the day before.
Doctors say clinics aren’t retail shops. Gov says show your medicine prices. The standoff over price tag rules heats up as GPs push back, citing workflow chaos. Who should blink first? ️
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Malaysia’s private doctors have strongly opposed a new government rule requiring clinics to display medicine prices, warning it could harm patients,...
May 1: All Malaysian private clinics & hospitals must label med prices. No more bill shock 🩺
PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — The government will proceed with the implementation of the Medicine Price Transparency Mechanism on May 1, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister...
Health Minister says states can ban vape/e‑cig sales via local councils. Use the power, safeguard Malaysians before Act 852 enforcement on Oct 1 🚭
KUALA LUMPUR: State governments have the authority to ban the sale of vape or e-cigarettes, through local councils, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Health DG tells hospitals: keep housemen in internal medicine confined to main wards. It’s about training, not filling gaps—sparking debate on manpower and exposure. 🚑
Health DG Radzi, in a circular dated April 11, ordered house officers in internal medicine to be placed only in main wards. They are barred from subspecialty units or cluster hospitals. Housemen are for training purposes, not to…
Malaysia is gearing up to lead ASEAN’s healthcare future with MIH Megatrends 2025: AI‑driven care, sustainable hospitals, value‑based health, global experts converging 25‑27 Nov at KLCC. Watch this space 🚀
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to strengthen its position as a regional leader in healthcare transformation and innovation through the Malaysia International Health (MIH) Megatrends 2025 conference, said H…