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Vaping ban won’t stop addiction, says Dr Dzulkefly
Regulating rather than banning vaping products outright will allow authorities to better control the vaping and smoking ecosystem, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). “Arguably, the approach of banning may seem theoretically attractive, but practically impossible – […]
Ministry of Health conducts preliminary study on AI use in health screening
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant potential in Malaysia’s healthcare system, particularly in enhancing screening and diagnostics, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said many studies have focused on AI applications in chest X-ray […]
Entry requirements for nursing diploma eased to address severe shortage
Admission requirements for the diploma in nursing programme for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates have been lowered from five credits to three to tackle the shortage of nurses. In an Utusan Malaysia report, health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad verified a circular […]
NUS researchers develop DNA-tagged gold nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy
A team from the National University of Singapore (NUS), led by Assistant Professor Andy Tay, has introduced a DNA-tagging method to improve the precision of gold nanoparticle-based cancer treatments. Their approach, detailed in Advanced Functional Materials, published on November 24, […]
Less Imports, More Local: Indonesia’s Pharma Game Plan
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to reduce its reliance on imported pharmaceutical raw materials and strengthen its local drug industry. The government is rolling out policies to encourage domestic production, but challenges remain as the country continues to depend heavily […]
Premier Integrated Labs launches first laboratory in Sarawak
Premier Integrated Labs, a part of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, has opened its first laboratory in Sarawak, near Timberland Medical Centre. The new facility offers expanded access to diagnostic services, including routine blood tests and molecular diagnostics. The launch event was […]
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, […]
Advancing ASEAN Public Health Through Effective Regional Disease Management, Partnerships
Southeast Asia continues to face pressing health challenges, with diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria remaining prevalent in several nations. In response, regional governments and organizations are intensifying efforts to strengthen disease control and prevention measures. Notably, partnerships with countries […]
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 […]
Malaysia to host Asean Safety and Health Workers Summit this year
Malaysia will host the Asean Safety and Health Workers Summit 2025, scheduled to take place from Aug 4 to Aug 5 this year, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said. He said the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) […]
