NEWS LIST

Dtect prostate+ genetic screening test for prostate cancer - MGRC

MGRC and Clinipath continue to work together to make comprehensive pathology services, and the latest in genetic testing available to doctors with a view to improving the lives of patients in Malaysia and the region.

Medical devices exports poised for double-digit growth - MATRADE

We are currently working closely with relevant industry players and associations to identify the means by which MATRADE can assist Malaysia’s medical devices industry to grow further, globally.

Educate parents on benefits of vaccines - Siti Hasmah

LANGKAWI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of the prime minister, today urged medical practitioners and nurses to give parents the best advice on the importance of vaccination for their children.

Death of 25-month-old boy in JB due to diphtheria - Health DG

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 23 (Bernama) --  A 25-month old boy died two days ago here, believed to have been due to diphtheria infection, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Health Ministry forks out RM500,000 a month for haemodialysis treatment of 274 patients

SEREMBAN,  Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry has to fork out RM500,000 every month for haemodialysis treatment of 274 patients following the closure of Mawar Medical Centre (MMC), said its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Health Ministry needs more staff - Dr Dzulkefly

SEREMBAN,  Feb 22 (Bernama) — The number of employees in the health sector in the country should be increased to cope with the workload facing staff of the Health Ministry, said its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Mutiara Health Kiosk launched for Penang people

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- A one-stop health screening centre, known as Mutiara Health Kiosk, was launched today for the benefit of the Penang people.

Mental health - treat before too late - Mariam

PASIR PUTEH, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Mental health issues must be immediately tackled before they get to a worrying stage, said chairman of the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) Datuk Mariam Mas Yacob.

PH gov't to build Lawas Hospital - Baru Bian

KUCHING, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Works Minister Baru Bian said today the federal government will build the Lawas Hospital that has been a sick project under the previous Barisan  Nasional (BN) administration.

Customers start hallucinating after eating, Health Ministry to monitor restaurant

SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) will monitor the restaurant in Teluk Intan, Perak where customers started feeling weak and began hallucinating after having a meal there as reported by the media yesterday.