Tag: health screening

PeKa B40 group facing NCD epidemic

September 4, 2025

Nearly 70 per cent of participants in last year’s free health screening under the Health Care Scheme for the B40 Group (PeKa B40) were found to have at least one non-communicable disease (NCD), providing a clear warning of the silent […]

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Ministry of Health conducts preliminary study on AI use in health screening

February 5, 2025
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 […]

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Screening for Enhanced Women’s Health Care

December 1, 2023
Screening for Enhanced Women's Health Care

By Dr Muralitharan Ganesalingam, Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, International Medical University (IMU) and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at IMU Healthcare Every decade brings new health challenges, and regular health screenings can help to detect problems […]

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