NEWS LIST

Myokymia can affect boy's growth if not properly treated - Specialist

By Noor Shamsiah Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Myokymia, an ailment afflicting Irfan Wafiy Idham Wazir, 12, of Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Bukit Dahlia, Pasir Gudang, can adversely affect his growth if not properly treated, says a specialist.

Insurance coverage for mental health normally for serious illnesses - Dr Lee

IPOH, July 7  (Bernama) -- The government lauded the move by insurance companies to extend their coverage to include mental patients, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Two more Orang Asli admitted to Hulu T'ganu Hospital

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 7 (Bernama) -- Another two Orang Asli patients were admitted to the Hulu Terengganu Hospital in Kuala Berang on Friday, bringing the total to seven.

Red zone restriction in Kuala Koh to be lifted tomorrow - police

GUA MUSANG, July 7 (Bernama) -- The red zone restriction imposed in the Orang Asli settlement of Kuala Koh here will be lifted from 8 am tomorrow.

Health Ministry to release aedes mosquitoes with Wolbachia to combat dengue menace

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7  (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry will be releasing aedes mosquitoes that contain Wolbachia bacteria in stages across the country to control the spread of dengue, which is reported on the rise.

Government to focus on addressing Batek tribe health issues

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- The main focus of the Pakatan Harapan government today is to address the health issues faced by the Batek tribe of the Orang Asli community in Kuala Koh, Gua Musang.

Rates of NCD in Malaysia worrying - Dr Dzulkefly

PORT DICKSON, July 6 (Bernama) -- The rates of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) in Malaysia are now at a worrying stage, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Do not seek alternative medicine as primary cancer treatment - Dr Lee

GOPENG, July 6 (Bernama) -- Cancer patients should not use alternative or homeopathic therapies as their primary cancer treatment, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

DPM urges dialysis centres operated by NGO to comply with rules

BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 6 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail today visited a haemodialysis centre, the Pertubuhan Hemodialisis Seberang Perai Selatan in Simpang Ampat near here.

Sabah sets zero inherited thalassaemia births target by 2030

KOTA KINABALU, July 6 (Bernama) — The Sabah Health Department has set a target of zero inherited thalassaemia births by 2030.