Category: MJN enews
Lack of doctors in Sarawak at serious level
The shortage of doctors and specialists in Sarawak has worsened since the start of this year, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. At least 240 medical doctors and specialists have left Sarawak since early last month to […]
Improving care for children battling cancer
In conjunction with International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD 25), which fell on Saturday, seven Malaysian childhood cancer support groups launched Childhood Cancer Malaysia (CCM), a new coalition dedicated to improving care and outcomes for children battling the disease. It comprises […]
Penang’s obesity rate higher than national average
Penang has recorded a higher obesity rate than the national average, raising concerns about public health in the state, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a report by The Star, he said that 56.5% of Penangites are […]
Some flu shots out of stock, but more arriving soon – Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said there was no cause for worry over the shortage of certain flu vaccines, explaining that alternatives were available and resupplies were set to arrive next month. According to The Star, the minister also […]
Learning challenges in Malaysian children and their wider impact
Learning difficulties in children are challenges that extend beyond academics, often affecting their emotional well-being, social skills, and ability to navigate daily life. In Malaysia, approximately 7.4% of children experience developmental delays, as reported by the National Health and Morbidity […]
Vaping ban won’t stop addiction, says Dr Dzulkefly
Regulating rather than banning vaping products outright will allow authorities to better control the vaping and smoking ecosystem, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). “Arguably, the approach of banning may seem theoretically attractive, but practically impossible – […]
Ministry of Health conducts preliminary study on AI use in health screening
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant potential in Malaysia’s healthcare system, particularly in enhancing screening and diagnostics, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said many studies have focused on AI applications in chest X-ray […]
Entry requirements for nursing diploma eased to address severe shortage
Admission requirements for the diploma in nursing programme for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates have been lowered from five credits to three to tackle the shortage of nurses. In an Utusan Malaysia report, health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad verified a circular […]
Premier Integrated Labs launches first laboratory in Sarawak
Premier Integrated Labs, a part of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, has opened its first laboratory in Sarawak, near Timberland Medical Centre. The new facility offers expanded access to diagnostic services, including routine blood tests and molecular diagnostics. The launch event was […]
National health cabinet committee established to tackle critical issues
Three key Cabinet committees under the Health Ministry have been merged into a single entity – the National Health Cabinet Committee – to streamline efforts in addressing critical healthcare issues. The committees combined are the Cabinet Committee on Dengue Control, […]
