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27DecDecember 27, 2023

Unapproved meds and cosmetics worth RM400,000 seized locally as part of Interpol worldwide ops

PETALING JAYA: Unregistered medication, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products worth over RM400,000 have been seized in Malaysia by local authorities as part of the Interpol-coordinated worldwide Operation Pangea XVI. The Malaysian operations, coordinated by the Health Ministry's Pharmacy Enforcement Division, also involved Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and the Malaysian Communications...

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20DecDecember 20, 2023

Health Ministry: 234 vaccination centres nationwide offer Covid-19 vaccines

PETALING JAYA: There are 234 vaccination centres (PPV) available in health clinics nationwide, says the Health Ministry. The ministry said the people can access the full list of the PPV through the MySejahtera application. “The public can walk-in to the nearest PPV or make an appointment first through the MySejahtera app to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. All...

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18DecDecember 18, 2023

Covid-19: Health Ministry to review guidelines after users complain hotline is down

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has been tasked to relook at guidelines on what to do when someone tests positive for Covid-19 at home, after social media users complained that the Covid-19 Assessment Centre (CAC) hotline set up during the pandemic is no longer working. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said while he had...

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16DecDecember 16, 2023

Govt must prepare sufficient vaccines as Covid-19 cases continue to rise, says KJ

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A sufficient supply of vaccines must be prepared by the government to safeguard Malaysians against the rising cases of Covid-19, says a former health minister. Khairy Jamaluddin said that early preparations must be made to ensure that the increasing cases do not put strain on the Health Ministry in terms of bed capacity and...

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15DecDecember 15, 2023

Dr Dzul: Upgrade triaging in hospitals, don’t harp on patients’ dressing

PETALING JAYA: Giving patients preliminary assessments in hospital should be the priority, not their dressing, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). "The triage must be based on the severity of illnesses and not on the patient's attire," the Health Minister wrote on X on Friday (Dec 15). ALSO READ: Health Ministry probing alleged misdiagnosis leading to patient's...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsDr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Dress Code, Health Minister, Health Ministry, Hospital, Triage0 CommentsRead more...

13DecDecember 13, 2023

Covid 19: Cases rise to almost 13,000 in a week

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12,757 Covid-19 cases were reported during the 49thh Epidemiological Week (ME 49/2023) from Dec 3-9 compared to 6,796 cases the previous week, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. He said that although there has been an increase in new cases, the overall situation in Malaysia was still under...

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09DecDecember 9, 2023

Health Ministry offering free dental check-ups in Madani anniversary programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is offering free dental check-ups including scaling and tooth filling, in conjunction with the Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium grounds here. Dr Nor Azmina Ahmad Roslan, a dental officer at Seremban Health Clinic, said visitors would undergo specific procedures before receiving treatment at the...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsDental Checkups, Free Healthcare, Health Ministry, healthcare, Madani, Mobile Clinic0 CommentsRead more...

27NovNovember 27, 2023

Eight people a day on average contract HIV daily in Malaysia, says Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: An average of eight people contract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) a day in the country, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic). The Health Minister said that the continued prevalence of new infections could derail the nation's goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. "In general, Malaysia has succeeded in lowering new infections by up to 50% between...

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10OctOctober 10, 2023

JPA approves 1,912 vacancies for medical, dental and pharmacy officers

PETALING JAYA: The Public Services Department (JPA), in line with the request from the Health Ministry on Sept 25 and 26, has approved 1,912 reserve candidates for medical, dental and pharmacy officers to fill in the vacancy for permanent jobs. The approval involves 1,226 reserve candidates for medical officers, 216 reserve candidates for dental officers and...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsDental, Health Ministry, JPA, Medical Officer, Offer, Permanent, Pharmacy, Placing0 CommentsRead more...

25SepSeptember 25, 2023

Ministry on the alert for any possible ‘Disease X’ outbreak, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is always on the alert for any possible new pandemic, including the so-called "Disease X" from an as-yet-undiscovered pathogen, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic). The Health Minister said the World Health Organisation will alert its member countries should there be any outbreak of a new disease. “It was named Disease X as...

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