Tag: medical
Anaesthesiologists prompted against interference in patient care
The Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists, and the College of Anaesthesiologists, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, have voiced concern over a recent circular by a third-party administrator recommending that surgeons prioritise local anaesthesia over general anaesthesia for surgical procedures. They described […]
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 […]
Asia’s patients say healthcare access is 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 […]
4 doctors groups criticise govt app for medicine prices
Four doctors’ associations have criticised the health ministry’s pilot project for a medicine price comparison app, describing it as an overregulation of private medical practitioners. The groups criticised the comparison of medicines to regular grocery items, saying its dispensation should […]
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 […]
Enhancing well-being with Kraiburg TPE’s sustainable material solutions for medical devices
Kraiburg TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for various industries, offers material solutions that meet advanced medical technology standards for devices used in ostomy care, skin health, personal hygiene, and anti-snore applications for quality sleep. Comfort and […]
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 […]
New 6% service tax won’t hurt medical tourism – Dzulkefly
Malaysia’s medical tourism is unlikely to be impacted by the expansion of the sales and service tax from July 1, according to the health ministry. Its minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said in a written parliamentary reply that the country’s medical tourism […]
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, […]
