Tag: healthcare
Asia’s patients say healthcare accessis burdensome – Study
Complicated access to healthcare and a lack of guidance are keeping patients from receiving the care they need, when they need it, according to research from Economist Impact commissioned by Prudential, a life and health insurance and asset management company […]
Malaysia’s healthcare crisis hitting all income groups
It is a big red flag if people in the country’s top income group – the T20 – are starting to use public hospitals because private insurance is just too expensive, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations. The federation’s […]
Malaysia to expand healthcare with 81 wellness hubs by 2033
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has set a goal to establish 81 Wellness Hubs across Malaysia, aiming to strengthen the national healthcare ecosystem, said Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly highlighted that 33 Wellness Hubs have already been established in […]
307 medical officers to be deployed in Sabah
A total of 307 permanent medical officers will be stationed at healthcare facilities throughout Sabah under the first phase of the e-Placement initiative to strengthen services and reduce the existing workload. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said 10 of these officers […]
MOH: 4,352 medical officers to receive permanent offer letters by Aug 18
A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 medical officer positions will receive offer letters for permanent appointments by Aug 18. In a statement, the health ministry said that all candidates who accept the offer will begin reporting for duty […]
Border tensions pressuring Asia’s health systems
Cambodia and Thailand exchanged hostilities in a violent border clash at the end of May, reigniting a long-standing territorial dispute. The confrontation escalated into a full-scale armed conflict that officially began on July 24. The ongoing violence has caused casualties, […]
Doctors fight medicine price display rule
The medicine price display rule has been challenged in court by several doctors who want the order to be quashed. The doctors filed for a judicial review, saying the rule hurts small clinics and was introduced without proper consultation. They […]
HKUST boosts healthcare access from Sri Lanka to campus with innovation initiatives
Students from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have introduced practical healthcare innovations to underserved communities in Sri Lanka through the Student Innovation for Global Health Technology (SIGHT) program. Launched in 2014, SIGHT promotes interdisciplinary solutions to […]
Cabinet memorandum ready to tackle healthcare staffing shortages
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has prepared briefing notes and a memorandum to be presented to the Cabinet to address the shortage of personnel in the national healthcare sector, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the […]
Malaysia’s healthcare and medical manufacturing holds steady amid trade headwinds
Malaysia’s healthcare sector continues to demonstrate resilience amid global trade pressures, including the impact of US tariffs. While challenges remain, the industry is adapting through strategic sourcing, supply chain diversification, and strengthened regional partnerships. These measures limit disruptions and reinforce […]
