KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, has expressed his commitment to resolving the issues faced by nurses in the country, particularly concerning their salaries and welfare. He emphasised that nurses play a vital role in ensuring the healthcare system runs smoothly for everyone and expressed his deep understanding of the … Read more
Advertisement LABUAN, May 10 — A total of 12 individuals were issued notices for smoking in prohibited areas during an operation conducted by the Labuan Health Department today. Its director Dr Francis Pau said the offenders were hauled up under Section 32B of the Control of Tobacco Products Regulations (PPKHT) 2004. “These offenders have been … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — In response to the escalating diabetes crisis gripping Malaysia, health experts are urging the government to take bold action by banning advertisements for sugary drinks. Highlighting the urgent need for such measures, CEO Khor Xin Yun of the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF) emphasised that curbing the promotion of … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, May 3 ― Reported dengue fever cases dropped to 2,237 in the 17th Epidemiological Week (ME17), from April 21 to 27, compared with 2,321 cases recorded in the previous week. Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said no deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported in ME17. He said the cumulative … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Shortage of nurses in the nursing field is projected at close to 60 per cent by 2030, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. To address the issue, he said a collaboration between public and private sectors can help improve the shortfall of nursing staff needed to meet healthcare demands … Read more
APRIL 29 — The announcement by the Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim that the Occupational Safety and Health Amendment Act 2022 (OSHA 2022) will come into effect on June 1 would further increase the level of safety and health at Malaysian workplaces. This has been the long-awaited announcement. Advertisement The original Occupational Safety and … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — This year’s Haj pilgrims will be equipped with the International Patient Summary (IPS) through the MySejahtera app which can facilitate treatment if any incident occurs during the pilgrimage, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the IPS, which is a digital transformation initiative of the Ministry of … Read more
MUAR, April 20 — Parents and teachers need to be aware of students’ health conditions before they undertake any outdoor activities, including cross-country races, in view of the current hot weather. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this is important to prevent children or students from any potential risks, especially during their involvement in … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Aravind SA isn’t your typical comic. He aims not to just make people laugh but also to make people think. He trusts that comedy can illuminate the toughest parts of life, especially regarding mental health. On April 20, the renowned Indian stand-up comedian Aravind is set to grace the stage … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will propose to the Cabinet to expedite amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to enable trainees who have successfully completed the Parallel Pathway programme to register as specialists. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was to address the shortage of medical specialists serving … Read more
