Tag: malaysia
Reclaiming the voice: Let’s talk about holistic care in head, neck cancer
Resource person: Dr Ben Yap Beng Khiong, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at OncoCare Cancer Centre Malaysia Cancer’s impact to identity, dignity For patients, a diagnosis of head and neck cancer goes beyond medical treatment. It affects daily activities many take for […]
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 open first hospital-linked paediatric palliative care centre
Malaysia is opening its first hospital-linked Paediatric Palliative Care Centre (PPCC), a dedicated sanctuary for children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. The centre, founded by paediatricians Dr. Lee Ai and Dr. Farah Khalid with support from the non-profit My Starfish […]
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 […]
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 […]
Medical professionals urged to beware of dengue mimicry in silent spread across Malaysia
Medical professionals have been reminded to maintain a high index of suspicion for dengue, as the mosquito-borne virus often presents with misleading symptoms or none at all. Experts said dengue is now endemic in Malaysia and not seasonal, with cases […]
Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur pioneers new heart procedure in Malaysia
Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL) marked a significant milestone in cardiovascular care with the successful transcatheter device occlusion of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in an adult patient with congenital heart disease — a first for the hospital’s Interventional Cardiology […]
Malaysia at risk of extreme heat and current hot weather
It’s not merely the heat – it’s the humidity that poses a lethal threat. Experts warn of a wet-bulb temperature (WBT) threat as Malaysia sweats through a silent, rising danger. And with the heat expected to rise in the coming […]
Malaysia’s digital lifestyle is wrecking posture—Here’s how
Text-neck syndrome: bad posture from tech habits From classroom to office, the everyday habit of looking down at screens are making Malaysians suffering from text neck syndrome, a preventable condition causing long-term neck and shoulder pain, and threatening the neurological […]
Keep 42-hour work week for nurses, govt urged
Four unions, including three medical groups, have urged the government to maintain the current 42-hour work week for nurses and abandon plans to increase it to 45 hours. In a statement, the Malayan Nurses Union, Sabah Medical Services Union, Sarawak […]