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⚠️ Crackdown on unregistered traditional medicine practitioners starts tomorrow! Authorities are taking action against those operating without proper registration. Stay informed and make sure your practitioners are certified! 🔗
Starting tomorrow, traditional medicine practitioners who are not registered with the Ministry of Health (MOH) may be subject to legal action includin...
Malaysian Nurses Association fights to keep high standards! They oppose cutting nursing diploma credits 💪🏥🙌 Our heroes in scrubs deserve the best 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Lowering nursing diploma entry requirements risks producing underqualified professionals in a complex health care system, warns Malaysian Nurses Association IIUM chair Prof Mohd Said Nurumal. “If we lack doctors, would we lower m…
💰 Private hospital charges in Malaysia are under scrutiny! Deputy Finance Minister says pricing lacks transparency and needs further study. Will this lead to better regulation and fairer costs for patients? 🏥📉 #Healthcare #Malaysia 🔗
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — A detailed study needs to be conducted to better understand the issue surrounding the differences in private hospital treatment charges between patients...
Pneumonia was the top medical insurance claim in Malaysia for 2023, surpassing heart disease and cancer. With rising healthcare costs, are you prepared for unexpected medical expenses? Stay insured, stay protected! 🔗
Pneumonia, heart disease, and digestive system issues were among the most frequently claimed medical conditions under insurance and takaful health policies in Malaysia last year, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying told the Dewa…
A woman canceled her insurance policy after her monthly premium skyrocketed to RM1,056! Many Malaysians are feeling the pinch as insurance costs rise. Have you faced a similar situation? #Insurance #CostOfLiving
She paid a premium of RM200 in 2009 which exponentially increased over the years right up to RM1,056 after she reached retirement age.
⛑️ Some private hospitals in Malaysia may be dropped from insurance panels due to rising costs and reimbursement issues, warns a healthcare group. Patients could face higher out-of-pocket expenses if this happens. Time to check your policy! 🔗 Read more:
The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia says its members are unable to fulfil insurers’ requests for ‘exorbitant’ discounts on patients’ bills.
Health Ministry calls for a pause on the 45-hr work week for nurses! 🚨💉 Our frontline heroes deserve some well-earned rest 🙌👩⚕️👨⚕️ Let’s back better work-life balance for better care 💖
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is appealing for a moratorium on the implementation of the 45-hour work week for ministry shift workers, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Shorter housemanship training not to tackle shortage of medical officers - MOH
The proposed shortened training period for housemen aligns with the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50), stating that the training period was extended to two ye...
Housemanship training cut to 12 months NOT meant to solve medical officer shortage, says MOH. Focus is on quality, not quantity! 🩺⏰ #Malaysia #HealthNews #DoktorLife
🔬 AI tools, precision diagnostics & genetic profiling—private specialists urge insurers to catch up with evolving diagnostic tech! 🚀 Time to upgrade health policies for better patient outcomes! 💡🩺 #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #Insurance
The Association of Specialists in Private Medical Practice Malaysia tells health insurers that diagnostic approaches evolve, like for stroke where its extent must be known. Amid medical litigation, doctors must test to avoid miss…
🚨 Gummy candy ads banned! 🍬 MOH orders two online shopping platforms to remove dangerous candy ads targeting kids. Stay alert & keep our children safe! 🚫👶
LANGKAWI: The Health Ministry has ordered two online shopping platforms to remove advertisements promoting eyeball gummy candies after a boy in Penang allegedly died from choking on the sweets.
Malaysia’s on a mission! 🇲🇾 Health Ministry targets reducing childhood stunting to just 14.2% by 2030! 🥦🍼 Every child deserves a healthy start! #MalaysiaBoleh #ChildHealth
LANGKAWI: The Health Ministry aims to reduce the prevalence of stunted growth among children under five to 14.2% by 2030.
Healthcare costs are soaring, and urgent measures are needed to tackle the burden on Malaysians! Lee Lam Thye calls for reforms to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. What do you think should be done? #HealthcareCosts #Malaysia 🔗
KUALA LUMPUR: Several measures should be taken to address high healthcare and insurance premium costs, including strengthening the public healthcare system, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
⚠️ MMA urges govt to delay displaying medicine prices until key GP concerns are addressed! Transparency is good, but not at the expense of clinics’ sustainability. What do you think? Should price transparency come first, or should GP issues be resolved first? 🔗 Read more:
The association points out that consultation fees have not changed in 30 years, and that prescription drugs are randomly sold at pharmacies and online.
What is cheap is seldom good, and what is good is seldom cheap – but when it comes to healthcare, cutting costs at the expense of quality can be a dangerous game. Patients deserve the best, not just the cheapest. ⚖️ #HealthcareCosts #QualityMatters
Due to BNM interim measures to curb health insurance premium hikes that "come at great cost to the industry", AIA Malaysia tells its panel of private hospitals to prioritise simpler tests before advanced ones and to substitute br…
Such a tragic loss—Putrajaya Hospital’s ENT Head has passed away while accompanying children on a medical program. Deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and students. A reminder of the dedication of our healthcare heroes. Full story:
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya Hospital's head of the Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Department died last night while accompanying her children, who were undergoing a medical procedure at Kajang Hospital.
Tragic news in Malaysia 😢! Govt bans gummy candy after a pupil choking incident 💔. Safety first—let’s all watch what we eat 🍬🚫 and spread awareness! #FoodSafety #Malaysia
Health authorities will take the product off the shelves and may act against sellers.
Malaysia scores a win for public health! 🇲🇾 Dr Dzul announces 2220 mpox vaccines arriving via the ASEAN COVID-19 Response Fund 💉🛡️ More protection, more hope!
Leprosy cases in Kuala Pilah are under control, says MOH, thanks to early detection and intervention. No need for alarm, but vigilance remains key! 🏥💪 Full story:
SEREMBAN, Feb 21 —The Ministry of Health (MoH) has assured that the leprosy situation in Kuala Pilah remains under control, with patients no longer requiring isolation due to the...
Malaysia is considering a major shake-up in medical training! The Health Ministry proposes reducing housemanship to just ONE YEAR in six key departments, aiming to tackle delays and manpower issues. Game-changer or risky move? What do you think? 🔗
The training period was increased to two years in 2007. If the proposals are accepted, the rotation of house officers to anaesthesiology, psychiatric and primary care units would be stopped temporarily.
Medical costs are skyrocketing, and now the PAC is stepping in to investigate potential price rigging in healthcare! Monopoly concerns are real—could this be the shake-up Malaysia’s healthcare system needs? Stay tuned! 🔗
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said today it plans to scrutinise the entire healthcare and insurance ecosystem in a bid to address...
Malaysia’s fertility rate has been dropping since 2013, and the Women’s Minister is raising concerns. Should we be worried? Lower birth rates can mean economic and societal shifts—what’s the best way forward? Discuss below! ⬇️ 🔗
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The total fertility rate (TFR) in Malaysia has been on a downward trend since 2013, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Women, Family and Community...
UTAR Hospital in Kampar has recorded over 130,000 patient visits since its opening, offering both Western and traditional medicine. The Traditional and Complementary Medicine Centre, operational since April 2022, has treated 100,000 patients, while the Western medical centre, active since August 2023, has seen over 35,000 visits. This highlights the community’s demand for integrative healthcare solutions.
KAMPAR: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Hospital is in demand, recording more than 130,000 patient visits since opening its doors in 2022, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.