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National health cabinet committee established to tackle critical issues

January 28, 2025

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, […]

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Excessive pesticide levels found in 3.7% of 243 orange shipments

January 27, 2025

Out of 243 samples of mandarin oranges, nine samples or 3.7% were found to have excessive levels of pesticide and were disposed of, the health ministry said. The ministry said in a statement that it had been monitoring imported mandarin […]

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Reimagining pediatric healthcare through “Teddy Bear Hospital”

January 23, 2025
Reimagining pediatric healthcare through “Teddy Bear Hospital”

By Professor Chong Pei Pei, Director, and Associate Professor Dr. Khine Pwint Phyu, Hub Leader, Digital Health and Medical Advancement Impact Lab. at Taylor’s University | Dr Lim Yin Sear, Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical […]

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Malaysia to host Asean Safety and Health Workers Summit this year

January 21, 2025
Malaysia to host Asean Safety and Health Workers Summit this year

Malaysia will host the Asean Safety and Health Workers Summit 2025, scheduled to take place from Aug 4 to Aug 5 this year, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said. He said the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) […]

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Up to 70% private hospital bills uncontrolled

January 20, 2025

Private hospital bills in Malaysia are largely unregulated, with up to 70 per cent of charges falling outside government oversight, said the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy CEO, Azrul Mohd Khalib. According to reports in Code Blue, he […]

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Prince Court hospital successfully perform ESG procedure

January 15, 2025

Prince Court Medical Centre has made history as the first hospital in Malaysia to successfully perform the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) procedure, a groundbreaking new treatment for obesity. In a statement, the medical centre said that the procedure was performed […]

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HPUSM handled more than RM200,000 assistance to 68 patients

January 13, 2025

The Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital (HPUSM) has aided 68 patients through the Patient Welfare Fund, handing out assistance worth a total of RM206,398 as of December 2024. Its director, Prof Datuk Dr Ab Rahman Izaini Ghani said this is an […]

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Govt demand to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health

January 10, 2025
Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today stressed the need for the government to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health (SDH) to create a healthier population in Malaysia. He said national policies such […]

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Alpro Foundation initiates safe medication disposal campaign in Malaysia

January 2, 2025
Alpro Foundation initiates safe medication disposal campaign in Malaysia

Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals and expired medicines, such as flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, contaminates water sources, according to the Alpro Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Alpro Pharmacy—Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy […]

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Glow up for the New Year with the right sunscreen

December 27, 2024
Glow up for the New Year with the right sunscreen

By Dr Nur Ashikin Ahmad, Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) Consultant Dermatologist Getting into the sunscreen habit With Malaysia’s tropical climate providing year-round sunshine, protecting your skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays is not just advisable–it’s essential for maintaining long-term […]

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