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4 doctors groups criticise govt app for medicine prices
Four doctors’ associations have criticised the health ministry’s pilot project for a medicine price comparison app, describing it as an overregulation of private medical practitioners. The groups criticised the comparison of medicines to regular grocery items, saying its dispensation should […]
TB top cause of death among people with HIV – DOH
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) recently reported that one in five deaths among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) is caused by tuberculosis (TB). The agency said TB remains the leading cause of death among PLHIV but stressed […]
Malaysia to open first hospital-linked paediatric palliative care centre
Malaysia is opening its first hospital-linked Paediatric Palliative Care Centre (PPCC), a dedicated sanctuary for children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. The centre, founded by paediatricians Dr. Lee Ai and Dr. Farah Khalid with support from the non-profit My Starfish […]
From midlife wellness to pregnancy, diet awareness lowers health risks
Weight loss does not have to rely on cosmetic procedures, synthetic drugs, or costly fads. Studies show that simple, sustainable habits, such as being mindful of food choices, eating the right portions, and maintaining an active lifestyle can go a […]
Enhancing well-being with Kraiburg TPE’s sustainable material solutions for medical devices
Kraiburg TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for various industries, offers material solutions that meet advanced medical technology standards for devices used in ostomy care, skin health, personal hygiene, and anti-snore applications for quality sleep. Comfort and […]
Health ministry to prioritise obesity, diabetes in 2026 budget
The health ministry will place special emphasis on tackling obesity and diabetes in the 2026 federal budget scheduled to be tabled in October, says its minister, Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly said his ministry has submitted several proposals on the matter and […]
Indonesia dispatched humanitarian aid and new medical team to Gaza
Indonesia has dispatched its fourth medical task force to Gaza to provide uninterrupted care for victims of the ongoing Israeli assault. The 25-member team, composed of surgeons, nurses, internists, pharmacists, and specialists in anesthesiology, orthopedics, radiology, and rehabilitation, departed on […]
Dzulkefly welcomes detailed study on recruitment of Indonesian nurses
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has welcomed a proposal to carry out a detailed study on recruiting nurses from Indonesia to help ease the country’s nursing shortage, particularly in Johor. Dzulkefly said he had instructed his ministry to fully cooperate with […]
Chikungunya cases reported in Asia amid ongoing global alert
China is experiencing a major outbreak of chikungunya virus, with more than 7,000 cases reported in Guangdong Province, according to reports. In light of this development, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel […]
Robotic-assisted surgeries in endometriosis treatment advances women’s health
Spokesperson: Dr Thow Sun Ta, Obstetrician, Gynecologist, & Fertility Specialist, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City. According to World Health Organization (WHO), one in ten women in the world is diagnosed with endometriosis, a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting pain […]
