NEWS LIST

TH provides first-class medical facilities, say haj pilgrims

By Fadzli Ramli

MAKKAH, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian pilgrims here have expressed their satisfaction with the medical facilities provided by the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and described them as of the first class and made some interesting suggestions for improvement.

MOH plans to have Nuclear Medicine Dept at SP Cancer Specialist Centre

The Ministry of Health (MOH) plans to establish a Nuclear Medicine Department at the Sungai Petani Cancer Specialist Centre in Kedah, in order to provide better services and treatments for patients in the northern region.

Malaysia, Philippines sign MoU to collaborate on healthcare

Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to collaborate in various areas of healthcare through the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), here, today. 

157 hospitals recognised as baby-friendly

A total of 137 government hospitals and 20 private hospitals nationwide have been recognised as baby-friendly, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Waqf hospital a welcome addition, says Fuziah

BANGI, July 31 (Bernama) -- Affordable healthcare such as that provided by a waqf hospital is very much needed in Malaysia and will be a welcome addition to the healthcare industry, said deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Fuziah Saleh today.

Eight NSCMH dialysis care branches resume operations

SEREMBAN, July 30 (Bernama) -- Eight branches of Pusat Hemodialisis Mawar (PHM) previously owned by the Mawar Medical Centre (MMC) and which have been taken over by the NSCMH Medical Centre have recently obtained their licence from the Health Ministry to resume operations, according to NSCMH Medical Centre chairman Datuk Lee Tian Hock

Mawar Haemodialysis Centre hopes to get licence soon

SEREMBAN, July 29 (Bernama) – The Mawar Haemodialysis Centre hopes the government will give immediate consideration to its application to obtain the licence for it to resume operations soon after it was revoked on Jan 12.

TherapyLine, launched in 3 new markets, for Muslim mental health services

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- TherapyLine, the online mobile mental health company for Muslims has been launched in three new markets, namely the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and New Zealand, to provide professional counselling to Muslims worldwide.

Heatstroke not to be taken lightly

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Heatstroke should not be taken lightly as it can be fatal, cautioned a medical specialist.

Govt conducts study on financing system to improve healthcare services

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health is conducting a detailed study on a proposed health financing system for the purpose of improving healthcare services in the country.