PETALING JAYA: A contingency plan has been activated at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) in Klang to deal with the surge in patients, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the surge in patients led to congestion at the hospital's emergency department, pictures of which went viral on social media. "The HTAR emergency...
BUTTERWORTH: The Health Ministry is holding nationwide engagement sessions before making a final decision on implementing a 45-hour work week for shift-based staff, including nurses, assistant medical officers, and ambulance drivers. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said he has personally attended several sessions in Penang, Pahang, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), and Batu Pahat (Johor), with...
PUTRAJAYA: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan apologises for smoking in a prohibited area after a photo of the incident went viral on social media. Mohamad, popularly known as Tok Mat, said he received a notice from the Seremban District Health Office Wednesday morning (Dec 18) but had yet to get the amount of compound. "If it...
PUTRAJAYA: Over 80,000 Malaysians are expected to die of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or so-called "superbug" infections by 2030, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said this forecast was made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and steps need to be taken to address this threat. ALSO READ: Study: Superbugs expected to kill 39 million by...
KUALA LUMPUR: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) caused RM64bil in economic losses for the country in 2021 with many sufferers either unable to work or worse, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said this massive hit to the economy was based solely on only the four most common NCDs - cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and...
PETALING JAYA: An independent Special Task Force has been set up to investigate the incident of the death of a pathology specialist in Lahad Datu, announces Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the task force, which takes effect from Oct 10, would be chaired by former Public Services Department director-general Tan Sri Borhan...
SEPANG: Thermal scanners have been activated at the country’s international entry points such as airports as the Health Ministry enhances precautions against mpox (monkeypox). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said static and mobile thermal scanners have been activated to screen passengers arriving in Malaysia. At the KLIA Terminal 1, there are four static thermal scanners. "On...
Recently, a viral message claimed that the Health Ministry had "chosen" a company to construct three new hospitals. The claims were even brought up in Parliament, with an MP asking about the "construction" of the Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital in Muar. Is there any truth to the claims? VERDICT: FALSE Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad debunked these viral...
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry is developing a Lung Health Initiative to prevent and control lung cancer in the country, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the initiative will also strengthen the control of tobacco product use, including electronic cigarettes – being a major risk factor for lung cancer – especially among...
PETALING JAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkelfy Ahmad has instructed housemen to be placed at district hospitals, which are facing a shortage of doctors immediately. Dzulkefly said he had directed the Health director-general, Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, to take the necessary measures. “I am aware of and deeply concerned about the grievances faced by...
