NEWS LIST

Make vaccination compulsory, do not expose our children to diseases - parents  

JOHOR BAHRU, March 6 (Bernama) -- The call to make immunisation compulsory to contain the spread of infectious diseases is getting louder as more cases of diphtheria were recorded in the state.

Malfunctioning airconds at Ampang Health Clinic to be fixed promptly - Lee Boon Chye

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- All malfunctioning air-conditioning units at the Ampang Health Clinic will be fixed promptly, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Imaret offers medical treatment to Rohingya refugees in Perlis

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Response and Relief Team (Imaret) has dispatched a team of medical volunteers to the Home Ministry’s complex in Kangar, to provide medical treatment to Rohingya refugees today.

Response to quit smoking programme ‘mQuit’ encouraging - Dr Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 (Bernama) -- One hundred and forty-three smokers registered for the smoking cessation counselling service ‘mQuit’ provided by the Health Ministry, from January to the second week of February this year.

KKM to investigate claims doctors falsified pilgrim medical records

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (KKM) will investigate allegations that some doctors falsified the medical records of haj and umrah pilgrims, specifically the vaccination injections.

New hospital sets to make Kedah a medical tourism destination

ALOR SETAR, March 5 (Bernama) -- A new private hospital will be developed here towards realising the state government’s aspiration of making Kedah a medical tourism destination in the country.

Johor Health Department probes viral claims on two hospitals

JOHOR BAHRU, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Johor Health Department is investigating claims which have recently gone viral on social media on the services rendered at Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital (HPSF), Muar and Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital (HSNI), Batu Pahat.

Form four student's death not due to heatstroke - Labuan Health Dept

The recent death of a Form Four student of SMK Rancha-Rancha while competing in a sprint event at her school's sports day recently was not due to heatstroke.

Take steps to avoid heat stroke - Perlis Health Dept

The Perlis Health Department has advised the public, especially those with sickness and allergic to heat, to avoid being exposed to hot weather for fear of suffering from heat stroke.

Three diphtheria victims stable

JOHOR BAHRU, March 4 (Bernama) -- The three diphtheria patients in the state are now in stable conditions, said State Health director Dr Selahuddeen Abd Aziz.