PUTRAJAYA: Forty-six of the 134 victims in the gas pipeline fire tragedy in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday (April 1), are still receiving treatment in hospitals and clinics. The Health Ministry announced that of the total, 26 victims are being treated at government hospitals including one in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Ampang Hospital...
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has held a dialogue with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) to tackle several pressing issues affecting the nation's healthcare system. The meeting, led by the Health Minister and key ministry officials, delved into concerns among healthcare professionals, particularly the proposed Staggered Working Hours (WBB) policy. "MMA, with the feedback it has been...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has identified a new Mpox case on Jan 10 (Friday) involving a Malaysian man aged 24. The ministry in a statement on Saturday (Jan 11) said that the patient was involved in risky activity and had a history of travelling abroad in the past 21 days. "The patient sought treatment on Jan...
PETALING JAYA: Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla' has filed a judicial review at the Kuala Lumpur High Court regarding the smoking ban in office areas, including private ones, made by the government through the Health Ministry, which will be implemented from Jan 1. Following this, Mohamed Haniff Khatri named the Malaysian Government and the Health Minister...
PETALING JAYA: There is no need to panic following the outbreak of a mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), say health experts. However, they say those who will be travelling to the region should be aware of the risk and take preventive measures. Public health expert Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar...
KUALA LUMPUR: The escalating cost of medical procedures may soon be monitored similarly to essential goods like rice, sugar, and eggs, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the Health Ministry is exploring ways to address the increasing healthcare costs, which have become a growing concern. “We will monitor within our...
PETALING JAYA: A new monkeypox (mpox) case has been detected in Malaysia, says the Health Ministry. The latest case, a clade II infection, was reported on Monday (Nov 25). “The case involves a 34-year-old local man who travelled overseas in the past 21 days and was involved in high-risk activities,” the ministry said in a statement on...
SHAH ALAM: The Health Ministry will hold a meeting with nurses' unions to gather input and address concerns regarding the increase in working hours for the profession from 42 hours to 45 hours per week effective Dec 1. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the meeting would involve five nurses' unions that have expressed...
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...
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry views the baseless and irresponsible statements seriously and will not hesitate to take action against certain parties claiming that generic medicines could harm patients. In a statement on Friday (Nov 8), the ministry said such statements raise concerns among patients-whether in the ministry’s facilities or private healthcare-encouraging them to reject treatment regimens. “The...
