NEWS LIST

Terengganu dengue cases jump 600 pct in first two months 

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Health Department has recorded 204 dengue fever cases from Jan to March 2 this year, a 628.6 percent rise compared to just 28 cases during the same period last year.

More than double increase of dengue cases in Kedah

KULIM, March 9 (Bernama) -- A total of 473 dengue cases were recorded in Kedah from January to March 2 this year, a more than double increase from the 193 cases recorded in the same period last year.

Law to be amended before two vaccines become mandatory

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (KKM) has to amend the existing law before the proposal to make two vaccinations compulsory for children is implemented.

2,222 dengue cases recorded in Johor in first two months of 2019

JOHOR BAHRU, March 9 (Bernama) -- As many as 2,222 dengue cases have been recorded in the state from January to March 2 this year, with Johor Bahru recording the highest number.

Victims of toxic fumes in Johor: 31 still in hospital

JOHOR BAHRU, March 9 (Bernama) -- The number of people who sought treatment for inhaling poisonous gas that was emitted by chemical waste in Sungai Kim Kim near Pasir Gudang has increased to 79 as of 9.30 pm yesterday.

Don't fall for anti-vaccine fallacy - Dr Siti Hasmah

From Nashir Mansor

MANILA, March 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister’s wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali today advised all parents not to fall for fa the mistaken idea and false information about vaccination which are being bandied about by the anti-vaccine movement.

Parents must vaccinate children to protect them

PUTRAJAYA, March 8 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has reminded parents that they should get advice from valid health experts and vaccinate their children so as to protect them (from diseases) rather than listen to baseless claims that vaccination would endanger their children.

Smokers encouraged to join Health Ministry's mQuit programme

IPOH, March 8 (Bernama) -- Smokers who wish to quit smoking are encouraged to get their smoking cessation councelling services through the ‘mQuit’ programme provided by the Health Ministry since 2012.

IMAM, FIMA supports compulsory vaccination

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMAM) and Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA) fully support compulsory vaccination for babies and children to ensure there are no defects and deaths among them.

Advisory council looks for mechanism for public, private hospital cooperation

PETALING JAYA, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (KKM) through the Health Advisory Council is looking for the best mechanism to create an effective and continuous cooperation between public and private hospitals.