NEWS LIST

Dengue cases up 89.5 pct this year - Dr Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 72,356 dengue cases were reported from January to July this year, an 89.5 per cent increase from the same period last year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad.

USM introduces radiology intervention treatment for cancer patients

KOTA BHARU, July 28 (Bernama) -- Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (HUSM) has introduced a new method to boost the treatment of cancer patients through radiology intervention.

Don't share personal hygiene items to avoid risk of hepatitis - MOH

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) - Personal toiletry items and grooming tools such as toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers and even nail polish should not be shared to avoid the risk of getting  hepatitis.

Over 14,800 women have done govt's free cervical cancer tests - Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Over 14,800 women have benefited from free cervical cancer screening under the  National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) this month, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

MOH: new act on vape, electronic cigarette, shisa

SERI ISKANDAR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) will draw up a new act to supervise the usage of tobacco, vape, electronic cigarettes and shisha.

More than 3,000 students in Pasir Gudang receive psychological support

KULAI, July 27 (Bernama) -- More than 3,000 students in Pasir Gudang who experienced breathing difficulties and vomiting, believed to be caused by pollution last month, have been receiving psychological and trauma support.

Anti-smoking campaign kicks off in Sabah

KUNAK, July 27 (Bernama) -- Sixty premises including eateries in Sabah have been awarded the ‘Blue Ribbon’ introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to recognise and acknowledge people and organisations that helped to raise awareness on the health hazards of tobacco and second-hand smoke.

Orang Asli's deaths: early report probably next week

An early report on the forensic results of 12 bodies of Orang Asli who died in Kuala Koh, Gua Musang, Kelantan is expected to be ready next week.

TH-MOH medial facilities treat 7,616 outpatients

From Fadzli Ramli

MAKKAH, July 27 (Bernama) --  The medical facilities provided by the Pilgrims and Fund Board (TH) with the cooperation of the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) have received and treated 7,816 outpatients since it became operational on July 4 until Tuesday (July 23).

Commercial pig farms need to step up biosecurity - Uggah

KUCHING, July 26 (Bernama) -- Commercial pig farms have to step up their biosecurity measures to prevent the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease from occurring in Sarawak, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.