NEWS LIST

Alarming rise in non-communicable diseases

GEMAS, Oct 28 (Bernama) – The annual rise in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and obesity problems in the state is alarming based on data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), said a state executive councillor.

Terengganu Health Dept opens home for pregnant teens

MARANG, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Health Department (JKNT) today opened the first ‘Rumah Generasiku Sayang’ (RGKS) in the state to provide shelter for teenagers who became pregnant out of wedlock.

KKM seizes more than 200,000 illegal health products in Pangea Xi Ops

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry has seized 251,782 illegal health products worth about RM2.8 million during the Pangea XI Operation mounted between Oct 9 and 10.

Two-month-old girl with rare muscle disorder needs urgent help

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- A two-month-old baby girl who is suffering from Hypotonia (weak muscles), also known as floppy infant syndrome needs an immediate help of RM5,000 for an urgent blood test to determine the right treatment for her.

Mumps: Two schools in Selangor closed temporarily

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) – Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan (SMAP) Kajang and Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) Integrasi Gombak were temporarily closed following mumps epidemics.

A mother appeal aid for 6-months-old son with stoma, heart problems, cataract, down syndrome

YAN, Oct 25 (Bernama) – He was born with Down Syndrome, various heart problems, cataract on both eyes and imperforate anus (without anal opening).

Jellies can cause death

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Despite the smooth texture, jelly snacks can cause death in babies aged six months and less who can choke on them.

Malaysian osteoporosis patients to benefit from new therapeutic option

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) – Malaysians with postmenopausal osteoporosis will benefit from a new therapeutic option, Binosto®, developed by EffRx Pharmaceuticals SA.

Kedah Health Department seize 388 bottles of alcoholic drinks

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The Kedah Health Department seized 388 bottles of various brands of alcoholic beverages under the Amendment to Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages  Enforcement operation in Sungai Petani town today.

Medical device industry should embrace new technology to stay competitive - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) – Medical device industry players, especially local companies, are urged to adopt new strategies and embrace emerging technologies in order to remain competitive.