Category: MJN enews
Health ministry bans sale of Hong Thai herbal inhalers
Malaysia has banned the sale and distribution of a popular inhaler from Thailand, which Thai authorities had recalled with immediate effect due to microbial contamination. In a statement, the health ministry said the “Hong Thai Formula 2” inhaler had not […]
Violent video games can affect children’s mental health says Dzulkefly
Children who frequently play violent video games risk developing mental health issues without proper parental monitoring according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He stated that today’s digital world exposes children to various online influences including games affecting […]
Malaysia sees significant decline in influenza cases
Malaysia is seeing a significant decline in influenza cases, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. The ministry, in a statement on Monday (Oct 27), stated that the country experienced a notable decline in both influenza-like illness (ILI) and […]
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, […]
