NEWS LIST

More allocation for Health Ministry in 2020 budget - Health D-G

SUNGAI PETANI, Sept 23 -- The government was urged to provide a bigger allocation through the 2020 Budget for the Health Ministry to improve the quality of health services in the country.

DR Congo to use second Ebola vaccine

KINSHASA, Sept 23 -- Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) planned to deploy a second Ebola vaccine to control an outbreak that has killed more than 2,100 people, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting a statement.

Health cases related to haze on the increase - MoH

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 -- The number of asthma cases saw an increase of 3.5 per cent to 1,265 cases for the week of Sept 15 Sept to 21 compared to 1,222 cases in the previous week, due to the current haze blanketing most parts of the country since a few weeks ago.

Johan Setia API still very unhealthy level, Sri Aman records drop in API

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 -- As of 8 a.m. today, only one location in the country, Johan Setia in Klang, Selangor,  recorded a very unhealthy air quality level.

Penang Medical Conference highlights lung, brain, liver cancer treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 -- Taiwan's largest medical centre, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) recently hosted the International Conference on Integrated Cancer Treatment at the Bayview Hotel in Penang.

Tuaran Hospital needs upgrade to cater for increasing patient numbers

TUARAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Tuaran Hospital is in need of an upgrade, with a full complement of medical facilities, as it is currently meeting the needs of patients from within and outside the district, said Sabah health director Dr Christina Rundi.

Haze-borne diseases rise 40% - Health D-G

LABUAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The number of patients seeking treatments for conjunctivitis, asthma and skin rashes rose by 40 per cent nationwide due to the prolonged incident of haze, to date.

Parents must limit use of electronic devices by children

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22  -- Relevant parties, especially parents should limit the use of electronic devices such as tablets or smartphones by children to avoid damaging their eyesight, said the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) senior vice-chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Change, wash face masks after 4-6 hours to prevent infections

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- With the current haze blanketing the nation, it is best for the public to either change or wash their face masks after using them for between four and six hours, to prevent infections.

Government urged to abolish law on attempted suicide

SEREMBAN, Sept 21 Sept  -- The government has been urged to abolish Section 309 of the Penal Code which states that it is an offence to commit suicide.