NEWS LIST

Negeri Sembilan LPPKN introduce two new services

The Negeri Sembilan National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) have introduced two new services for the residents in the state this year.

Five Orang Asli being treated at Hulu Terengganu Hospital

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 25 (Bernama) -- Another Orang Asli was admitted to the Hulu Terengganu Hospital in Kuala Berang, bringing the total of Orang Asli currently warded there to five.

Investigate cause of Chikungunya incidence in Alor Setar - Mukhriz

ALOR SETAR, June 25  (Bernama) -- The Kedah government has asked the state Health Department and Alor Setar City Council to conduct a thorough investigation to identify the actual cause for the occurrence of chikungunya cases in a district here since Sunday.

Prudential app pulses with excitement, collaborating with DoctorOnCall, Babylon, AIME

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- DoctorOnCall has collaborated with Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad (PAMB), UK's Babylon Healthcare Services Limited and AIME on the launch of ‘Pulse’ app to monitor health status, consult with a qualified doctor online and get medications delivered directly at doorstep.

Government praised over move to decriminalise drug addicts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Private Medical Associations Malaysia (FPMPAM) and the Addiction Medicine Associations of Malaysia (AMAM) have applauded the government for its decision over the decriminalisation of drug addicts.

Government will not cover Parit Buntar hospital delay costs

PARIT BUNTAR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government will not bear any extra costs incurred due to any delay caused by the contractor of the Parit Buntar Hospital development project.

KKM proposes to open medical post, appoint medical assistant from the Orang Asli community

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (KKM) should consider the proposed opening of medical posts like the rural health clinic and revive the medical assistant services among indigenous youths.

Kelantan to use religious teacher, headman in vaccine awareness

KOTA BHARU, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan government will promote the importance of measles vaccination among the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh, Gua Musang through the latter's religious teacher and penghulu or headman.

Drug addicts now seen as people to be treated, not punished

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) — Drug addicts in this country are no longer seen as criminals who must be punished but are patients in need of treatment and rehabilitation.

Make CPR a compulsory subject - Ang Lai Soon

KUCHING, June 24 (Bernama) – Sarawak St. John Ambulance chairman and commander Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon has proposed that the teaching of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) be made compulsory in all schools and institutions of higher learning in the country.