NEWS LIST

Sale of contaminated lettuce to be stopped immediately - Health DG

The AVA directed a recall for iceberg lettuce under the ‘Pasar’ and ‘Iceberg’ brands imported from Malaysia after it detected high levels of pesticide in the vegetable.

Report : S'pore halted import of iceberg lettuce from M'sia with high levels of pesticide

SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has suspended the import of fresh produce from the Malaysian farm that produced iceberg lettuce with high levels of pesticide, The Straits Times reported today.

Sarawak to adopt four measures in fighting rabies - Uggah

To prevent the spread of rabies from other countries into Sarawak, the state  government has issued a directive that all dogs and cats cannot be brought in without the permission of the Sarawak  Veterinary Services Department unless they have its written permission or an import permit.

Breast self-checks vital to detect cancer early

By Ainul Huda Mohamed Saaid

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- Early detection of breast cancer is crucial in enhancing positive outcomes from treatment.

Unfortunately, according to National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), 43 percent of breast cancer cases in this country are only discovered when in the late stages, namely the third and fourth stages.

“This is unfortunate because breast cancer is highly treatable if detected early.

“We urge our women to be aware and be proactive in seeking medical advice if they find any abnormalities (on their breast),” NCSM medical director Dr M. Murallitharan told Bernama recently.

Breast cancer is the top cancer afflicting women worldwide. In Malaysia, one in every 30 women is at risk of this disease.

KKM awaits Finance Ministry, KPDNHEP feedback on raising consultation fee 

It is proposing to raise charges to between RM35 and RM125 from the present rate of RM10 and RM35 which has not been reviewed for almost 12 years.

Unregistered vaccines, tablets for abortion seized

The products seized are Bio Typh Typhoid Polysaccharide Vaccine, Tetanus Vaccine and Cytolog Misoprostol tablets. Initial investigation found the vaccines were sold directly by locals to clinics in the Klang Valley

Docs can take unrecorded leave to serve in Sulawesi - Dr Dzulkefly

We are giving permission to our doctors who are under the Health Ministry and Education Ministry (doctors at university hospitals) to take unrecorded leave to be of service to the people there.

Healthcare in Malaysia on the cusp of change

Buoyed by the demands and aspirations of the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry in healthcare, we strongly believe that digital healthcare innovations are at the heart of addressing the healthcare challenges faced by our country today.

LIAM generates health awareness via Nationwide Campaign

The ongoing Health Awareness & Nationwide Blood Donation Campaign 2018, organised by the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), is more than just a place for the public to donate their blood.

MOS calls for more one-stop cancer treatment centres

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) – One-stop cancer treatment centres in Malaysia should be expanded throughout the country to facilitate treatments and strengthen the health tourism industry.