NEWS LIST

Drug addicts still afraid of seeking treatment voluntarily - NADA DG

IPOH, Aug 21 -- The number of drug addicts who voluntarily seek treatment from the National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA) is still low, in part due to the stigma of the community.

Thailand eyes Sabah potential in medical tourism

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 21 -- Thailand is looking to enhance its investment in Sabah, particularly in the medical tourism sector and niche tourism packages.

MAF, Saga seek public support for poor patients' access to treatment

SANDAKAN, Aug 22 -- The Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) and Sabah AIDS Awareness Group Association (Saga) are seeking public support for a gala dinner next month to raise funds for socio-economically challenged patients with HIV or other chronic illnesses seeking treatment in Sabah.

AWC bags hospital support services contract worth RM113 mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AWC Bhd has bagged a hospital support services contract worth about RM113 million for the National Cancer Institute in Putrajaya from the Health Ministry.

Cost of health treatment for smokers far exceeds excise duty on ciggies

SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 -- The government has to spend around RM16 billion a year to treat patients with diseases due to their smoking habit.

Slight improvement in Miri haze situation as API readings drop

KUCHING, Aug 20 (Bernama) — There was some improvement in the haze situation that has been choking Miri in the past weeks after the Air Pollutant Index readings for several areas in the district dropped to moderate levels today. 

Dr Jeyaindran's death huge loss to health sector - Minister Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has described the death today of retired deputy director-general of health Datuk Seri Dr S. Jeyaindran as a huge loss to the nation’s health sector.

Retired deputy Dg of Health Dr Jeyaindran dies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Retired deputy director-general of health Datuk Seri Dr S. Jeyaindran, a well-known figure among the medical fraternity in the country, died of a heart attack early today. He was 64.

Sultan Nazrin officiates Simpang Health Clinic

TAIPING, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah today officially opened the Simpang  Health Clinic, here.

Govt confident in M'sian pathologists

IPOH, Aug 18  (Bernama) -- The government is confident in the professionalism of Malaysian pathologists in handling any case, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.