Category: MJN enews
Public-Private Collab Sought on Malaysia’s Looming Nursing Shortage
Malaysia’s Health Minister, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, warns of a looming 60% shortage of nurses by 2030. He advocates for a joint effort between public and private sectors to tackle this issue. Dr. Ahmad emphasizes the significance of nurses in healthcare […]
Timor-Leste, Malaysia eye collaborative prospects in education, health
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi conveyed Timor-Leste’s eagerness to collaborate with Malaysia in the education and health sectors, recognising their potential to bolster cooperation between the two nations, according to a report from Bernama. This sentiment […]
KL Wellness City Commits Funds to Tackle Nursing Shortage in Malaysia
KL Wellness City spearheads an effort to sponsor nursing students’ education, tackling Malaysia’s projected nursing staff shortage head-on. According to Ministry of Health data, this shortage is anticipated to persist beyond 2030, resulting in significant deficits in meeting healthcare demand […]
Study utilising Malaysia-specific data underlines solutions to diabetes dilemma
“Eat less carbs and cut back on sugar!” With 1 in 5 adults in Malaysia diagnosed with diabetes 1, this advice is doled out freely but is that all? Experts say there is much more to it, as diabetes is […]
Transforming Healthcare Norms for Women; Novartis Malaysia Takes the Lead in Empowering Women
Novartis Malaysia celebrated International Women’s Day with a resolute call for gender parity in STEM leadership. At an event titled “Women in Healthcare: Empowering Others to Pay it Forward,” prominent figures like Dr. Mastura Md Yusof, Grace Tam, Elsie Chang, […]
BTMC collaborates with KL Fertility Centre , Amden Capital to Improve Fertility Services, Accessibility
Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC), KL Fertility Centre, and Amden Capital have partnered to enhance fertility services and patient care. This collaboration aims to improve accessibility, quality, and innovation in fertility treatments. KL Fertility Centre and BTMC will work closely […]
CRMY Initiates “Support Our Scientist” Drive to Advance Cancer Research
“Save Our Ship,” or SOS, takes on a fresh significance at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY), now symbolizing “Support Our Scientists.” Established in 2000, Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) stands as the nation’s pioneering and sole independent, non-profit cancer research organization. Solely […]
From Data to Action: GIS Technology in Malaysian Healthcare
An EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Dr. Mohamad Fadli bin Kharie, Senior Principal Assistant Director at the Ministry of Health (MOH), Malaysia As World Health Day approaches on April 7th, the global healthcare sector reflects on the pivotal role of technological advancements […]
MOH and Cancer Research Malaysia Bridge Care Gap for Low-Income Breast Cancer Patients
Malaysia’s fight against cancer According to data from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH), survival rates for breast cancer patients are notably higher in high-income settings, with nine out of ten patients surviving the disease, compared to only 5 out of […]
Approaches to Curb the Chronic Kidney Disease Burden in Malaysia
By: Dr Rosnawati Yahya, Consultant Nephrologist & Kidney Transplantation, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Malaysia faces a silent but growing epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a long-term condition that is described as a gradual loss of kidney function over […]
