Tag: health
266% spike in HFMD cases reported nationwide – MOH
Malaysia has seen a staggering 266% increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases so far this year with 99,601 cases compared with the 27,236 recorded during the same period last year. In a statement, the health ministry said […]
Malaysia’s digital lifestyle is wrecking posture—Here’s how
Text-neck syndrome: bad posture from tech habits From classroom to office, the everyday habit of looking down at screens are making Malaysians suffering from text neck syndrome, a preventable condition causing long-term neck and shoulder pain, and threatening the neurological […]
Keep 42-hour work week for nurses, govt urged
Four unions, including three medical groups, have urged the government to maintain the current 42-hour work week for nurses and abandon plans to increase it to 45 hours. In a statement, the Malayan Nurses Union, Sabah Medical Services Union, Sarawak […]
Over 200 doctors gather to protest display of drug prices rule
More than 200 doctors and private general practitioners (GPs) have gathered near the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) here to protest the mandatory display of drug prices under a law unrelated to the health sector. The doctors started gathering at Laman […]
Penang in desperate need of second public hospital, says Health Minister
Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin has submitted a memorandum to Health Minister Datuk Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad for a second public hospital to be built in Penang due to growing demand for healthcare services in the state. The current public […]
Malaysia closes the book on Covid-19 tomorrow
Malaysia will officially revoke the extension order declaring the country as a Covid-19 infected zone tomorrow. The Health Ministry gazetted the revocation under P.U. (A) 138/2025, published yesterday, that effectively cancels the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of […]
Thailand battles heat stroke, related illnesses as temperatures soar
Thailand is facing an intensifying public health challenge as rising temperatures push parts of the country into extreme heat territory. Rather than simply warning about heatstroke, health officials are now highlighting a broader concern: a systemic climate and public health […]
Health ministry closely monitoring new US tariffs, focusing on medical devices, pharmaceutical products
The Health Ministry (MOH) is closely monitoring two key issues following the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, particularly those affecting medical devices and pharmaceutical products. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that although Trump had previously […]
Malaysians’ late-night heavy meal habit alarming, say Health Ministry
The trend of consuming heavy meals late at night has raised health concerns, according to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2024: Nutrition released today. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said one of the key findings revealed that 41.8% of […]
Health consequences of childhood divorce may surface in old age – Study
Children of divorced parents may carry more than emotional scars into adulthood—new research shows they could also face a higher risk of stroke later in life. A recent study from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals that the health […]
