NEWS LIST

Cloud seeding rain does not endanger health - MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 -- People need not worry about rain brought about by cloud seeding operations as it is not injurious to health, said Malaysian Meteorological Department  (MetMalaysia) director-general Jailan Simon. 

Health Ministry monitoring polio - Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25  -- The Health Ministry is monitoring the presence of polio virus in the environment via sewage samples at several selected treatment plants since 2012, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Health Ministry confirms 12 Orang Asli children died of measles

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 -- The Ministry of Health today confirmed the cause of death of 12 Orang Asli in Kampung Kuala Koh, Kelantan, was measles, and not heavy metal poisoning as alleged.

Renamed Pahang Medical Centre, it is a hospital for all

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 – The rebranding undertaken by Pahang Medical Centre (PMC) this year is to let people know that the hospital serves all and not just Muslims, as believed.

Effectiveness of cloth masks still uncertain

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 -- The Penang State Health Department has advised the public to use appropriate nose and mouth covering such as the N95- type face masks as a form of protection during the haze.

SEA Games: National athletes must have vaccination

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 -- National athletes to the 2019 SEA Games in Philippines are required to have vaccination to avoid getting infected by diseases prevailing at several Games venues.

Proposal to create data bank needs comprehensive study - NRD

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 -- The National Registration Department (NRD) will be studying an implementation mechanism proposal to set up a data bank of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) which would be recorded in the birth certificate. 

NEHAP focuses sustainable environmental health

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 -- The National Environmental Health Action Plan (NEHAP) focuses on 11 areas of concern that aim to put sustainable environment and health at the centre of development, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Minister satisfied with staff's level of preparedness in facing fires

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad is satisfied with the level of preparedness of ministry staff at its block E7 premises here in dealing with fire emergencies.

Universal health care a right for all - WHO chief

NEW YORK, Sept 24 -- The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) hailed world leaders' declaration on universal health coverage (UHC) on Monday, saying it declares health as a right for all, Xinhua news agency reported