NEWS LIST

Breathing issues, vomiting at Pasir Gudang schools could be due to pigeon droppings, says Johor gov't

JOHOR BAHRU, July 23 (Bernama) -- The state government is not ruling out the possibility that the recurrence of breathing issues and vomiting among pupils of SK Tanjung Puteri Resort in Pasir Gudang, here, could also be due to pigeon droppings in some of the classes.

Health Ministry investigates 'ghost smoke'

PETALING JAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry’s Food Safety and Quality Division has begun its investigation into ‘the Ghost Smoke’ candy that were reported to be sold freely in Sabah towns.   

Malaysia lacks neuropsychiatric specialists

PETALING JAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is desperately lacking neuropsychiatric specialists, and this is highly worrying especially with the increasing number of patients in need of assistance every year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

TB treatable if patients are consistent - Specialist

TAWAU, July 21 (Bernama) -- Tuberculosis (TB) can be cured if patients remain consistent in their treatment, according to a medical specialist.  

One death recorded in Langkap, Perak due to dengue

IPOH, July 21 (Bernama) -- One death was recorded while two other individuals were still receiving treatment due to dengue fever in Kampung Pelawan B, Langkap, Perak.

Vape: Ministry calls for border enforcement agency cooperation

SEREMBAN, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (MOH) has called for a closer scrutiny and cooperation of enforcement agencies at the border to increase control at entry points to prevent the influx of  electronic cigarettes or vape products into the country.

VentureTECH sees potential growth in healthcare industry via pathology digitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd, an investment company for high value-added and emerging industries, is giving more focus on digitalisation of the local healthcare industry, especially in the pathology technology which promises great growth opportunities.

Ebola virus in Congo: Health Ministry steps up preparedness

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Julai (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry will continue to strengthen surveillance and preparedness to cope with the potential spread of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) as the epidemic is declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Learn first aid to help save lives - Dr Mahathir

KLANG, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government encourages everyone to learn first aid as it plays a very critical role in helping to sustain the lives of those who suffer from injuries, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.

Increase in dengue cases alarming - Kelantan Health director

PASIR PUTEH, July 20 (Bernama) -- The number of dengue cases in Kelantan has increased at an alarming rate with 2,030 cases recorded from Jan 1 to July 13 this year, compared with 518 cases in the same period last year.