Category: MJN enews
National health cabinet committee established to tackle critical issues
Three key Cabinet committees under the Health Ministry have been merged into a single entity – the National Health Cabinet Committee – to streamline efforts in addressing critical healthcare issues. The committees combined are the Cabinet Committee on Dengue Control, […]
Excessive pesticide levels found in 3.7% of 243 orange shipments
Out of 243 samples of mandarin oranges, nine samples or 3.7% were found to have excessive levels of pesticide and were disposed of, the health ministry said. The ministry said in a statement that it had been monitoring imported mandarin […]
Reimagining pediatric healthcare through “Teddy Bear Hospital”
By Professor Chong Pei Pei, Director, and Associate Professor Dr. Khine Pwint Phyu, Hub Leader, Digital Health and Medical Advancement Impact Lab. at Taylor’s University | Dr Lim Yin Sear, Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical […]
Up to 70% private hospital bills uncontrolled
Private hospital bills in Malaysia are largely unregulated, with up to 70 per cent of charges falling outside government oversight, said the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy CEO, Azrul Mohd Khalib. According to reports in Code Blue, he […]
New shift system for healthcare workers just a proposal – Dzulkefly
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says he has not been briefed of, or given his approval for the new proposed shift system for healthcare workers set to pilot in seven hospitals from Feb 1. He said the system, called “Waktu Bekerja […]
Prince Court hospital successfully perform ESG procedure
Prince Court Medical Centre has made history as the first hospital in Malaysia to successfully perform the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) procedure, a groundbreaking new treatment for obesity. In a statement, the medical centre said that the procedure was performed […]
HPUSM handled more than RM200,000 assistance to 68 patients
The Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital (HPUSM) has aided 68 patients through the Patient Welfare Fund, handing out assistance worth a total of RM206,398 as of December 2024. Its director, Prof Datuk Dr Ab Rahman Izaini Ghani said this is an […]
Govt demand to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today stressed the need for the government to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health (SDH) to create a healthier population in Malaysia. He said national policies such […]
Glow up for the New Year with the right sunscreen
By Dr Nur Ashikin Ahmad, Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) Consultant Dermatologist Getting into the sunscreen habit With Malaysia’s tropical climate providing year-round sunshine, protecting your skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays is not just advisable–it’s essential for maintaining long-term […]
MOH reports 1,342 dengue cases, two deaths; advises vigilance
The Ministry of Health (MOH) recorded 1,342 dengue fever cases and two deaths during Epidemiological Week 49 (ME49), posting an increase from the previous week’s 1,249 cases with no deaths. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan reported that […]
