NEWS LIST

Health Minister not worried about being unpopular over smoking ban on eateries

IPOH, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad is not worried about losing votes in next year’s Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) elections following his announcement to ban smoking in open-air eateries.

Excess body weight linked to 4 per cent of cancers worldwide - study

WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Scientists have found links between obesity and certain cancers, reports Xinhua news agency.

Rabies: KKM to step up cooperation with Sarawak govt  

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (KKM) will be stepping up cooperation with the Sarawak government to fight rabies infection which has caused 15 deaths in the state so far.

Are Methadone Treatments Getting Less Popular?

By Kurniawati Kamarudin

The methadone drug replacement therapy, known as MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment), has been used in this country since 13 years ago to help opioid addicts start a new life, free from drugs. These series of articles will delve into the efficacy of the treatment and its effects on addicts. This is the first of a three-part series.

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- There was some debate when the drug replacement treatment methadone was introduced in 2005.

The confusion was over whether the drug, delivered in the form of a syrup to recovering addicts, was merely replacing one addiction with another. This was because patients would need to take their methadone prescription on a daily basis.

It has been 13 years since the Health Ministry (MoH) implemented the treatment in public and private clinics as well as several other government facilities. What is now evident is that the methadone has helped cure addicts of their addiction to illegal opioids.

Better management of pressure injuries at health clinics

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) – The Health Ministry (MOH) is issuing a pressure injury handbook to all health clinics to better manage wounds such as bedsore as well skin and tissue wounds.  

High quality service at Sabah KPJ helps boost state's health-tourism sector - CM

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 8 (Bernama) – The high quality medical services  at the Sabah KPJ Specialist Hospital is able to boost the state's health tourism, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said today.

Immunisation is available for children without documentation - minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Immunisation services are available for all children including those without documentation at all health facilities nationwide, says the Ministry of Health (KKM) today.

HIV infections through sexual transmission on the rise - Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Sexual activity has become the number one cause of HIV infections in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told tonight.

Don't shy away from those with special needs - Dr Siti Hasmah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) – There's a need for the community to enhance engagement with the underprivileged and those with special needs, the prime minister's wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali said today.

Govt urged to regulate medical care costs at private hospitals

The government has been urged to regulate medical care costs in private hospitals to a more affordable level to curb influx of patients in government hospitals.