Category: MJN enews
Heatwave: 73 heat illness cases recorded so far
A total of 73 heat-related illness cases have been recorded nationwide from Jan 1 until today, according to Health Ministry’s Disease Control Division Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Hazlina Yahaya. Dr Hazlina said 59 cases involved heat exhaustion, six were […]
Health ministry: Foreign nurses plan not feasible in near term
The proposal to bring in foreign nurses to address the shortage of healthcare workers involves complex processes and could incur high costs, says the health ministry. Health ministry secretary-general Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad said the government may have to bear […]
Care economy also a revenue-generating sector, ‘not just welfare’, Selangor politician says
By Mohani Niza The care economy goes beyond welfare and charity and is a revenue-generating sector cutting across employment, investments, and sustainable economic growth. The statement was made by Selangor EXCO member YB Anfaal Saari at a networking hi-tea recently […]
UM staff failed in final bid for Covid-19 vaccine mandate appeal
A group of Universiti Malaya (UM) staff failed to obtain Federal Court leave to appeal the dismissal of their challenge against the government’s circular requiring compulsory Covid-19 vaccination. A three-judge panel comprising Justices Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin […]
One in four specialists mulling exit from public service – Schomos
Nearly one in four government specialists whose applications for sub-specialist training were rejected, are considering leaving public service, according to a survey by the section concerning house officers, medical officers and specialists (Schomos). Schomos, which operates under the Malaysian Medical […]
Leukaemia early diagnostics and the importance of timely care
Leukaemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, remains among the top 10 most common cancers in Malaysia. The disease broadly falls into two categories: acute and chronic. Acute forms develop quickly and require prompt diagnosis and treatment, while […]
Malaysian govt studying nationwide rollout of free medicine delivery
He said the programme would be fully funded by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and MOH, meaning patients would no longer have to pay for medicine deliveries. “The service will be managed and borne entirely by MCMC and […]
Three generations, two battles: How dengue stole what mattered most
For many, dengue is still seen as a seasonal illness, something familiar, even routine. But the reality is that dengue can strike any family, at any time of year, and can escalate quickly into a severe and life-altering condition. For […]
Dengue cases rise 20.7% nationwide, says Dzulkefly
Dengue cases nationwide rose 20.7% to 33,367 as of June 13 (epidemiological week 23), compared with 27,640 cases recorded during the corresponding period last year. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the situation in Sabah was more concerning, with the state […]
Care standards for elderly and disabled to launch in October
The National Care Standards for Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities is expected to be launched in October this year as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s care economy framework. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy […]
