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Malaysia needs more family medicine specialists - Dr Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs more family medicine specialists to enhance the capability of public health and primary care in the society, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said today.

EMR system to be extended within three years

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry plans to implement the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in stages to all hospitals and clinics throughout the country within the next three years, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Alarming rise in diabetes amongst Malaysians - Dr Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- An alarming seven million adults, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, are estimated to be affected by diabetes in Malaysia by 2025, a worrying trend that will see diabetes prevalence of 31.3 per cent for adults aged 18 years and above. 

MOH scrutinises new application for permit by Mawar

REMBAU, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) is scrutinising a new application for a licence from the Mawar Medical Centre (MMC) and there is no decision on the matter yet, said deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Hot weather: Reduce physical and outdoor activities - MOH

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry advised members of the public especially those living in areas recording unhealthy air quality to reduce physical activities that can increase the breathing rate and body metabolism.

MOH allocates RM1,190 mil to build and expand hospital and clinic in N.Sembilan - Lee

REMBAU, March 21 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan through its Health Department (JKNNS) has been allocated a total of RM1.190 billion under the 3rd Rolling Plan of the 11th Malaysia Plan (RMK-11) for construction and expansion projects of hospital and clinic infrastructure in the state.

Eight out of ten Malaysians not aware they have dental disease

PUTRAJAYA, March 20 (Bernama) -- Eight out of ten Malaysians are not aware that they have dental problems, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Operating without licence: Mawar Medical Centre fined RM100,000

SEREMBAN, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Mawar Medical Centre (MMC) was today fined RM100,000 by the Sessions Court here for operating a private hospital without a licence.

Vaccination: MP suggests Malaysia follow Singapore's example

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- A member of parliament suggested that the government take a page out of Singapore's approach on vaccination.

Chemical pollution: 5,848 victims treated since March 8

PUTRAJAYA, March 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 5,848 patients were treated since March 8 due to the effects of chemical waste pollution in Sungai Kim Kim, Pasir Gudang, Johor.