NEWS LIST

E-cigarettes a burning issue

By Erda Khursyiah Basir

SEOUL (Bernama) -- The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vaping has become an issue and has triggered polemics around the world, including in Malaysia.

One reason for this may be the report by United States authorities about 33 deaths and 1,479 confirmed and probable cases from a ‘mysterious’ respiratory illness linked to vaping. 

There is global concern that the use of e-cigarettes or vaping among youths, especially school children, can cause a decline in the morals of the younger generation and create more social problems.

Harmful chemical in plastic food containers: Ministry will look into it - Dr Dzulkefly

SEREMBAN, Nov 10 -- The Ministry of Health through its Food Safety and Quality Division (BKKM) will look into the report of harmful chemical found in cheap plastic food containers and toys that are being widely sold in the country.  

Malaysia needs at least 218 palliative medicine specialists

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- Based on its current population, Malaysia needs at least 218 palliative medicine specialists to meet the demand, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Free medical reports for mySalam applicants 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6  -- There is no payment involved for patients to process medical report to apply for mySalam assistance.

Shah Alam hospital upgrades NICU

SHAH ALAM, Nov 6  -- The Shah Alam Hospital has upgraded its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) following the rising trend in the number of pre-mature babies born there.

Bombastic online drugs' testimonials only to trap consumers

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Nov --  Members of the public are influenced to buy unregistered drugs online, especially through Facebook and Instagram because of their advertisements, mostly with 'bombastic' testimonials.

Penang in discussion to set up three more private hospitals

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 -- Three more private hospitals are set to be established in Penang if negotiations towards their establishments in the state are successful, the Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today.

Terengganu sees increase in dengue cases

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 5 -- Several districts in Terengganu recorded an increase in the number of dengue cases, said state health director Dr Mohd Jusoh.

Philippine government bears immunisation cost of its children in Sabah - Dr Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5  -- The cost of providing vaccination and immunisation services to Filipino children at the Alternative Learning Centre in Sabah is fully borne by the Philippine government, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

WHO requires US$1.7 mln to combat growing tuberculosis in Libya

TRIPOLI, Nov 5  -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said it requires US$1.7 million to fight growing tuberculosis (TB) in Libya, reported Xinhua News Agency.