Tag: Health Ministry
Health Ministry demands more than 43,000 nurses for new hospital projects
With more hospital projects planned, the Health Ministry needs over 43,000 nurses to serve the government. “Based on our projection for this year, we need 43,243 nurses to help with the healthcare delivery system,” said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman […]
Health ministry urged to maintain 42-hour workweek for healthcare workers
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Public Service Department (PSD) have been recommended to maintain the 42-hour workweek for healthcare staff. The Chairman of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health, Suhaizan Kaiat, stated that the decision followed engagement […]
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, […]
Japan’s Health Ministry Mulls Wider Availability for Abortion Pill
Japan’s Health Ministry is exploring the expansion of availability for the country’s first approved abortion pill, potentially allowing its use in clinics without inpatient facilities. Currently, the medication is restricted to hospitals with inpatient capabilities. This consideration follows a national […]
