Category: MJN enews
Health ministry urges GPs to join new medical scheme
The health ministry has called for private general practitioners (GPS) to join the pilot project of the Madani medical scheme, which will be held in 10 districts across the nation. In a statement, health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the […]
Health Ministry recommends masks as Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases almost double
An appeal has been made for all Malaysians to resume Covid-19 preventive measures after confirmed and reported cases had doubled in its latest report, just before the start of year-end holidays and festivities. Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu […]
Health Minister: Drug addicts need treatment and rehabilitation not imprisonment
Drug addiction is a chronic disease that requires treatment and rehabilitation, not detention or imprisonment, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. According to her, prison is not a place to treat drug addicts and this can impede them from functioning […]
Health experts predict diabetes will heavily burden Malaysia’s healthcare system in future
The increasing number of young people in Malaysia who are diagnosed with diabetes will be a heavy strain on the country’s public healthcare system in the near future, Channel News Asia (CNA) has reported. That’s because diabetes could lead to […]
Govt rejects doctors’ request for higher on-call payment
The government has shot down a request from the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) for an increase in on-call allowances for doctors, saying it is bound by a 2019 service circular by the finance ministry and public services department (JPA). In […]
Eight people a day on average contract HIV daily in Malaysia
An average of eight people contract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) a day in the country, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa . The Health Minister said that the continued prevalence of new infections could derail the nation’s goal of ending HIV/AIDS by […]
Dengue cases with 12 deaths in Penang
A total of 122 cases of dengue fever were reported in Penang during the 51st Epidemiology Week (ME51) for the period from Dec 17 to 23 with one death reported, according to the State Health Department. The department, in a […]
Debunking five period myths for Menstrual Awareness month
Menstruation is a natural bodily process but is yet looked down upon today- there are numerous ludicrous misconceptions surrounding menstruation in our society. In conjunction with Aurelius Healthcare Malaysia’s Menstrual Awareness Month, Dr. Azizah binti Rusly, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist […]
Cancer in Malaysia nurturing awareness conquering late stage challenges
Malaysia faces a challenging struggle against a surge in cancer cases, significantly impacting the country’s health landscape. As reported by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the likelihood of receiving a cancer diagnosis stands at 1 in 10 for men and […]
Are migraines eating away-at your life?
Migraine attacks are accompanied by a throbbing pain either on one or both sides of the head. Unlike a regular headache, the consequences of a migraine is likely to seep into and impact all areas of our lives. Sunway Medical […]
