NEWS LIST

Tech-savvy doctors can fulfil Malaysia’s healthcare vision - Health DG

GEORGE TOWN, March 4 (Bernama) -- The ability to embrace technological advancement and to apply the technology can be one of the prerequisites for junior doctors to fulfil the Health Ministry’s vision to provide better healthcare in the country.  

Kelantan records 107 new dengue cases

KOTA BHARU, March 4 (Bernama) -- Kelantan recorded 107 dengue cases and two cases of chikungunya during the 9th week of the year, bringing the total to 805 cases with two dengue deaths during the first two months of 2019.

Hot weather a normal phenomenon, but take precautions - Meteorology Dept

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) - The public has been urged not to be overly concerned  about the hot and dry weather as it is a normal phenomenon that  occurs every year, said Meteorological deputy director-general (Operation), Jailan Simon.

Construction of new clinic in Semenyih to continue - Dr Dzulkefly

PETALING JAYA, March 3 (Bernama) -- The proposed construction of a new health clinic in Semenyih will continue, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Three diphtheria cases confirmed in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health has confirmed three more diphtheria cases in Johor as of yesterday. 

JAKIM to help clarify vaccinations from Islamic perspective

KUANTAN, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) will assist the Ministry of Health (MoH) to formulate a policy pertaining to vaccinations for children from the fatwa (Islamic religious edict)’s perspective whether it should made compulsory or otherwise.

Kelantan folks staying indoors to avoid hot weather

KOTA BHARU, March 2 (Bernama) -- The current hot and humid conditions in most states have deterred people from going outdoors or even visit the shopping malls during the weekends.

Doulas urged to set up own organisation

By Siti Fauziah Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The doula community in the country is urged to operate under a recognised organisation to qualify them to become birthing companions, said Prof Dr Harlina Halizah Siraj@Ramli.

Obesity-related cancer emerging problem for Malaysia - Lee

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 (Bernama) -- Obesity-related cancer is an emerging problem for Malaysia as the country rated as the highest among Southeast Asian nations for obesity, Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said today.

Parents can be held for negligence for not immunising children - Immunise4Life

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 (Bernama) -- Parents can be considered to have been negligent if they had chosen not to immunise their children, according to Immunise4Life, an expert-driven community education initiative to promote immunisation for all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases.