Category: MJN enews
Advocating for Timely Detection and Cancer Screening in Women’s Healthcare
By: Dr Thangesweran Ayakannu, Consultant Gynaecology Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City SMC’s Dr Thangesweran Ayakannu delves into the importance of cancer screening among women, especially for cervical cancer and provides advice for Malaysian women to empower […]
Alpro Group, Panasonic collaborate to elevate indoor air quality
Alpro Group, the holding company of Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy chain, Alpro Pharmacy, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Panasonic Malaysia. The strategic partnership aims to improve air quality across all Alpro outlets and its headquarters using […]
Wearing of face mask encouraged in school
The standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19 in schools and educational institutions issued last April by the Education Ministry (MOE) are still applicable, says Wong Kah Woh. The Deputy Education Minister said the SOP involved encouraging […]
Stop Back Pain: World Spine Day’s call to action
Many people frequently experience stiffness and body aches, but if you find yourself facing these issues often, it may be advisable to seek professional assistance to address your poor posture. Common situations in daily life, such as an improperly set […]
Sarawak pet owners urged to get rabies vaccination
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging owners of pets, such as dogs and cats, in Sarawak to get them vaccinated, to curb the spread of rabies in the state. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said this is […]
Reduce sugar at all functions, Anwar directs ministries
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today instructed all ministries to practise reducing sugar consumption at every gathering. In his call on the people to reduce their intake of sugar, to avoid the risk of diabetes, Anwar also ordered all ministries to […]
Pandemic Research Alliance launched for virus related research
World-renowned professors from six leading institutions in four countries have launched the Pandemic Research Alliance (PRA) to drive concerted research into respiratory viruses from animals to humans, improved surveillance, and new solutions to better manage the next pandemic. This is […]
Malaysian initiative highlights adult Pneumococcal Pneumonia Prevention
In a significant move to raise awareness about the deadly threat of pneumonia among adults, six medical professional bodies in Malaysia have jointly launched the ‘Prevent Pneumococcal Pneumonia’ (PPP) initiative on World Pneumonia Day. The PPP campaign is dedicated to […]
KPWKM to open elderly care centres in govt facilities next-year
The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) plans to establish elderly care centres in government facilities next year with caregiving services at a minimal rate. Its minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the effort would ease the burden […]
Is Covid-19 causing skin diseases?
By Dr. Vaani Valerie A/P Visuvanathan, Dermatologist at Aurelius Hospital Nilai In 2019, the world underwent a global pandemic, Covid-19 global pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS- CoV-2). Non-pharmaceutical interventions known as lockdowns and quarantines were […]
