Tag: health
Malnutrition in Malaysia may be more serious than imagined (Misconceptions and Tips)
By Dr Lee Ching Li, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the School of Health Sciences, IMU University, Malaysia Malaysians are known for their love of food, but are we actually getting the nutrients we need? When food is […]
Professional services needed to address children’s mental health
A parliamentary committee has stressed that managing children’s mental health requires dedicated professional services and cannot be an added burden for teachers. Special Select Committee on Women, Children, and Community Development chairman Yeo Bee Yin said one key recommendation is […]
Malaysia boost nursing graduate output following end of moratorium
The Ministry of Health (MOH) aims to increase the output of nursing graduates from public universities and private higher education institutions (IPTS), following the end of a 2010 moratorium on new Diploma in Nursing programmes. Deputy Minister of Health Datuk […]
Hong Kong’s high HFMD activity in children prompts call for vigilance
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health reminded parents and schools anew to stay vigilant as hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) activity continues to rise among children. The agency urged schools to report any […]
Over 41,000 teen pregnancies recorded at govt clinics since 2020
A total of 41,842 girls aged 19 and below were recorded as pregnant at government health facilities between 2020 and 2024, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said the figure covers both married and […]
Nursing delisted as a “Professional Degree” under new Trump bill
The administration of US President Donald Trump has removed nursing from the list of “professional degree” programs as the Department of Education prepares for major reductions in federal student loan offerings. The details are laid out in President Trump’s “One […]
Malaysia coordinates aid for 4,000 Malaysians stranded in Hatyai floods
The Foreign Ministry is coordinating with the Thai government to provide assistance for approximately 4,000 Malaysians stranded in Hatyai due to severe flooding. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the government is receiving continuous updates through […]
Health Ministry enhances health screening measures for prospective haj pilgrims
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue enhancing health screenings for prospective haj pilgrims through comprehensive examinations and tests conducted before their departure to the Holy Land. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the annual screenings involve, among others, […]
Child allergies: expert shares support tips for kids and parents
Resource person: Dr. Noor Zehan Abdul Rahim, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Respiratory Specialist, Sunway Medical Centre, Malaysia In Malaysia, where urban living and vibrant cityscapes define daily life, an unsettling trend is emerging – an increase in childhood allergies. What […]
Taiwan recalls 150,000 eggs contaminated with pesticide
More than 150,000 eggs potentially contaminated with high levels of pesticide residue have entered the market in 10 administrative regions in Taiwan, the Food and Drug Administration has cautioned consumers. The agency has issued an emergency recall of eggs in […]
