Tag: health
Early health screenings vital to prevent chronic illness- Dzulkefly
The Health Ministry (MOH) is urging the public to prioritise early health screening to help prevent chronic illnesses. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said early detection not only helps prevent diseases from progressing but also spares individuals from the […]
DOH ramps up medical aid in evacuation centers after typhoon Nando
In the Philippines, typhoon season has begun. The recent Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) affected several areas even after exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility. In response, the Department of Health (DOH)- Central Luzon Center for Health Development launched immediate […]
Malaysian nurses to get permanent posts
Offers of permanent positions for government nurses will ensure job security and curb the critical manpower crunch in the healthcare system, say stakeholders. Malayan Nurses Union president Saaidah Athman said the move will attract the younger generation to take up […]
Covid-19 XFG variant detected in Malaysia, says Health Minister
A new variant has been detected among Covid-19 cases reported in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the XFG variant accounted for 8.2% of the 43,087 cumulative cases reported in the 35th epidemiology week (ME […]
WHO: US$3 per person investment could save millions of lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) infers that a modest investment of just US$3 per person annually in preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield more than US$1 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. The finding comes in a new […]
Asia’s patients say healthcare access is burdensome – Study
Complicated access to healthcare and a lack of guidance are keeping patients from receiving the care they need, when they need it, according to research from Economist Impact commissioned by Prudential, a life and health insurance and asset management company […]
Health ministry drafting Cabinet memo on vape ban – Dzulkefly
The health ministry is in the process of drafting a Cabinet memorandum on the proposed ban of electronic cigarettes or vapes to ensure its implementation is planned thoroughly and comprehensively. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the memorandum, which will set […]
U.S. announces US$250 million health support for the Philippines
According to a press statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Trump Administration, working with Congress, plans to allocate US$250 million in new assistance to the Philippines to address acute public health challenges. “Through this assistance, both governments […]
3,850 contract doctors accept permanent posts, says Health Minister
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said 3,850 out of 4,352 Grade UD10 medical officers have accepted the government’s offer of permanent appointment. He said all who accepted will report for duty at Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities nationwide beginning […]
Japan faces alarming shortage of cancer surgeons by 2040 – report
Japan is heading toward a severe shortfall in gastrointestinal surgeons, raising concerns over the future of cancer care as the country’s population ages. A report by the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, presented to the health ministry, projects that the […]
