Category: MJN enews
Malaysia records 503 new TB cases
A total of 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported nationwide during the fifth epidemiological week. In a statement issued on Sunday (Feb 15), the Health Ministry said the latest detections brought the cumulative number of tuberculosis cases to 2,571 […]
Pontian Hospital to be upgraded to minor specialist facility
Pontian Hospital will be upgraded to a Minor Specialist Hospital with a new 10-storey building, boosting capacity and healthcare services in southern Johor while allowing residents to access specialist treatment locally. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the […]
Bringing a unique and personalized approach to cancer care
Resource persons: Dr Marfu’ah Nik Eezamuddeen, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Ms Kuah Rui Ning, Registered Counsellor, Subang Jaya Medical Centre For many, a cancer diagnosis still feels like an immediate loss of control, that is, a future defined by hospital […]
Melaka’s dengue fatality rate surpasses national threshold
Melaka’s dengue case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.29% last year exceeded the 0.20% threshold set by the Health Ministry. The state recorded three dengue-related deaths in 2025, an increase from two the previous year. A total of 1,046 dengue cases […]
88 TB clusters reported in 2025 – Dzulkefly
A total of 88 tuberculosis (TB) clusters involving 254 cases were reported nationwide in 2025, 35 of which remain active, says health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly said there were 13 active clusters in Selangor, followed by Kedah (six), Sarawak (five), […]
New survey reveals how Malaysians manage diabetes in diverse ways
A new survey conducted by YouGov, a global public opinion and data company, and commissioned by global healthcare company Abbott, has found that while most Malaysians living with diabetes regularly monitor their glucose levels, significant gaps remain in understanding long-term […]
Malaysia faces shortage of oncologists, say Dzulkefly
Malaysia is currently facing a shortage of oncologists with only 184 doctors in the field serving nationwide, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the number is still not enough to meet the growing demand, hence the […]
RM5.5 million for cervical cancer screening targets 32000 women
The National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) has been allocated RM5.5 million by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) to implement cervical cancer screening using the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test this year. LPPKN chairman Datuk […]
Nurse receives Health Ministry recognition after viral act of compassion
A heartwarming act by a nurse feeding an elderly Indian patient, which recently went viral on social media, shows that compassion and humanity transcend differences in religion and belief. The commendable actions of nurse Nur Deena Nadzhiefa caught the attention […]
MMA urges parliament to tackle rising healthcare costs
Issues surrounding healthcare financing and rising medical costs must continue to be raised and debated in Parliament as they affect the wider public, said Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr R. Thirunavukarasu. He said the Malaysian Health Insurance and […]
