Category: MJN enews
11% decline in influenza cases in 2024
The number of influenza cases in Malaysia declined by 11% in 2024, with 30,403 cases recorded compared to 34,173 in 2023. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said influenza-related deaths also saw a significant 68% decline from 54 in 2023 to 17 […]
MMC: Fewer new doctors registered
Provisional registrations of graduate medical practitioners across the country have declined by almost 40% since 2017, a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) report revealed. The MMC annual report for 2022 showed that the registrations decreased from 6,147 in 2017 to 5,218 […]
Scientific proof mandatory for medical cannabis approval
Any party with sufficient scientific evidence supporting the medical use of cannabis-based products is welcome to submit a registration application to the Drug Control Authority for approval. In a written parliamentary reply, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said […]
Health Ministry demands more than 43,000 nurses for new hospital projects
With more hospital projects planned, the Health Ministry needs over 43,000 nurses to serve the government. “Based on our projection for this year, we need 43,243 nurses to help with the healthcare delivery system,” said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman […]
Health ministry urged to maintain 42-hour workweek for healthcare workers
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Public Service Department (PSD) have been recommended to maintain the 42-hour workweek for healthcare staff. The Chairman of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health, Suhaizan Kaiat, stated that the decision followed engagement […]
MOH calls for collaboration to combat rising CKD cases
The Health Ministry (MOH) is always open to working with any party to reduce the increasing number of chronic kidney patients in the country. Health deputy director-general (Medicine) Datuk Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said the number of chronic kidney patients […]
MOH allows specialists, retired health workers to continue serving under ‘Rakan KKM’ programme
Specialists and newly retired healthcare personnel can extend their service in Health Ministry hospitals under the ‘Rakan KKM’ programme, which aims to balance personal needs with professional commitments while ensuring sufficient specialist coverage. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad […]
Lack of doctors in Sarawak at serious level
The shortage of doctors and specialists in Sarawak has worsened since the start of this year, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. At least 240 medical doctors and specialists have left Sarawak since early last month to […]
Improving care for children battling cancer
In conjunction with International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD 25), which fell on Saturday, seven Malaysian childhood cancer support groups launched Childhood Cancer Malaysia (CCM), a new coalition dedicated to improving care and outcomes for children battling the disease. It comprises […]
Penang’s obesity rate higher than national average
Penang has recorded a higher obesity rate than the national average, raising concerns about public health in the state, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a report by The Star, he said that 56.5% of Penangites are […]
