Category: MJN enews
Only three Malaysian doctors return to serve in public sector, says Dzulkefly
Only three out of 73 Malaysian medical specialists working abroad have returned to serve in Health Ministry (MOH) facilities between 2021 and 2025, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the remaining […]
PSC: Appointment of doctors, nurses going smoothly
The Public Service Commission is conducting the appointment process of doctors and nurses in the public sector in stages and orderly manner. Its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus said the appointments were actually carried out earlier through […]
Self-test kits can’t sort out influenza from other diseases
Home test kits cannot replace professional medical assessment of those who come down with influenza, several doctors have said. General practitioner Dr Leong Yuet Mae said only doctors could obtain a full picture of one’s health with regards to influenza. […]
One in five disaster victims experience mental health issues says WHO
We have witnessed how prolonged conflicts such as in Palestine – including the recent Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission – have caused deep psychological trauma among war victims, particularly children and families,” he said. He said this when officiating […]
Gov’t targets 30,000 couples for fertility treatment aid
The government is targeting 30,000 couples nationwide to benefit from subsidised fertility treatment assistance, aimed at increasing the birth rate which is currently at its lowest level. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said […]
Severe influenza drug shortage hits Klang Valley pharmacies
Several pharmacies across the Klang Valley have run out of antiviral drugs following a surge in influenza cases nationwide, particularly among children. A pharmacist said oseltamivir syrup, which is commonly prescribed for children, and the tablet form for adults have […]
Singapore’s HMI Medical to build a new 300-bed hospital in Sarawak
HMI Medical has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Ibraco Berhad, a Sarawak-based property developer listed on Bursa Malaysia, for the acquisition of land to build its third hospital in Malaysia. The new facility, to be named Regency Hospital Kuching, […]
Breast cancer cases rising in Pahang, patients as young as 20s recorded
The number of breast cancer cases in Pahang has been increasing every year, with patients as young as those in their 20s being recorded, said state Social Welfare, Women and Family Development Committee chairman Datuk Sabariah Saidan. She said greater public […]
Influenza: MOH prepared for possible increase in cases
All Health Ministry (MOH) facilities and personnel are fully prepared to handle any unexpected spike in influenza cases, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said Emergency and Trauma Departments at MOH hospitals have set up separate pathways for infectious and non-infectious […]
6,000 students infected with influenza nationwide
Malaysia’s Ministry of Education (KPM) has reported that around 6,000 students nationwide have contracted influenza, prompting the temporary closure of several schools as advised by local health authorities. Education director-general Dr. Mohd Azam Ahmad said KPM is in close contact […]
