NEWS LIST

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.

Laksa kebok stall can be re-opened if all directives followed

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The 'laksa kebok' stall in Kampung Landak, Baling, which was ordered to be temporarily shut down by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Oct 8 following reports of food contamination will be allowed to operate again if it complies with all the directives issued by ministry.

Health Ministry requests RM30 billion allocation in Budget 2019

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has requested RM30 billion for administrative and development costs in Budget 2019, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.