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Child growth patterns an important indicator of overall health

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27  -- There is a need for parents and caregivers to recognise the changes in the growth patterns of children since they are an important indicator of overall health and well-being, Deputy Health Minister, Dr Lee Boon Chye, said today.


No plans to enact act to ban alcohol consumption in public places

BANGI, Nov 27 -- The Health Ministry has no plans to enact an Act to ban people from drinking liquor or alcoholic beverages in public places, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.


General public has misperceptions on lung cancer - survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 -- Only one in five people (22 per cent) disagree with the statement ‘generally, patients with lung cancer have caused their illness through their lifestyle choices and behaviours’.

9,703 dengue cases in Johor since January

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 27 -- Johor Bahru district recorded the highest number of dengue cases with 7,199 out of 9,703 since January to date.


Diabetes among principal causes of death in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26  -- Diabetes mellitus is one of the ten principal causes of death in 2018, according to the Malaysian 2019 Social Statistics Bulletin.


e-wallet payment introduced at health clinics

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26  -- In response to the government’s call for a cashless society in Malaysia, the Health Ministry has taken the initiative to introduce the use of Boost e-wallet for medical services at its health clinics. 


Five human malaria cases detected in Kuala Nerus

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 26 -- A resident of Kampung Tepoh, Batu Rakit in Kuala Nerus near here has been diagnosed with human malaria infection on Oct 23.


Health claims on food labels: 47 notices issued to premises owners

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 -- The Health Ministry has issued 47 notices totalling RM113,500 to owners of premises selling food products containing health claims on labels.


Coronary heart disease claims 50 lives every day in Malaysia

IPOH, Nov 24  -- Coronary heart disease is still the number one killer causing the death of about 50 Malaysians every day, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.


More kidney donors needed - Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR,  Nov 24  -- The country is in dire need of more organ donors especially kidney donors, said National Organ Donation Awareness Action Committee chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.




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Pet Vaccination, Public Awareness And Surveillance Key Towards Rabies-free Southeast Asia - Experts

KUCHING, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The goal of making Southeast Asia free from human rabies can be achieved through a total understanding of the disease, how it can be prevented and responsible pet ownership among communities, say experts.

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