Tag: doctors
Proposed Amendments to Medical Act 1971 to Streamline Specialist Registration
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced proposed amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) aimed at resolving registration issues for medical doctors who obtain specialist qualifications through the parallel pathway. The amendments, submitted jointly by Dr Dzulkefly […]
UK Medical Mission Advances Craniofacial Trauma Care in Vietnam
A team of British medical professionals, led by surgeon Prof Mike Perry, is embarking on a craniofacial trauma surgery mission to Vietnam from November 16-30. According to a report, the initiative is part of an annual education exchange program funded […]
Doctors concerned as boxing fever grips Thailand
As two boys exchange punches at a boxing ring in Thailand’s northeastern province of Buriram, loud cheers erupt in the crowd. After dominating five rounds, the winner is declared; 11-year-old Nanthawat Promsod, who is better known by his boxing name […]
Is there an oversupply of healthcare workers?
KUALA LUMPUR – This was the question presented during one of the sessions at the APHM International Conference & Exhibition 2012 held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Based on conducted surveys, the country has an oversupply of unqualified healthcare works […]
