NEWS LIST

Two more children infected with polio in Sabah - Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10  -- Two more children have been confirmed infected with polio virus in Sabah after a three-month baby boy was recorded having the disease in Tuaran in December last year.

Influenza A cases reported in Cyberjaya and Klang

SHAH ALAM, Jan 9 -- Influenza A infection cases were detected in Cyberjaya and Klang yesterday, the Selangor Health Department (JKNS) said. 

Influenza: 53 students infected in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 -- A total of 53 students from 24 primary and secondary schools in Penang have come down with influenza as of today compared to 19 cases reported yesterday, said state education director Abdul Rashid Abdul Samad.

11 JE cases reported in Sarawak last year - Health Ministry

KUCHING, Jan 7 -- A total of 11 cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus infection were reported in Sarawak last year, Health Ministry's Head Of Vector-Borne Disease, Disease Control Division, Dr Rose Nani Mudin said today.

Health Ministry committed to delivering better healthcare services - Dr Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 -- Increased spending in the nation’s health sector and adding value to government and private healthcare services are among the Health Ministry’s biggest challenges, its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said. 

Sufficient stock of influenza medicine at Health Ministry's facilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 -- There is sufficient stock of medicines to treat influenza infections at the Health Ministry’s facilities.

Spike in dengue cases in rural Perak

IPOH, Jan 4  -- The number of dengue fever cases have shown a hike in the rural areas in Perak last year and are believed to be mainly caused by improperly disposed off garbage.

Spike in dengue cases in rural Perak

IPOH, Jan 4 -- The number of dengue fever cases have shown a hike in the rural areas in Perak last year and are believed to be mainly caused by improperly disposed off garbage.

NSAIDs medication for children can increase risk of influenza complications

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 -- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) prescribed for children aged below five years for the purpose of reducing fever, could expose them to a higher risk of influenza complications. 

Number of cancer cases on the rise from 2012-2016 - Dr Noor Hisham

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3  -- The number of new cancer cases recorded in Malaysia over a period of five years from 2012 to 2016 has increased to 115,238 from 103,507 cases recorded in the corresponding period of 2007 to 2011.