Tag: MJN enews
Pasir Gudang Hospital fully operational December 2026 – Dzulkefly
The current staffing level at the Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG) stands at 48 per cent, involving 1,075 personnel since it began operations in August last year, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said staffing would be increased in […]
Community-wide approach key to making Malaysia dementia ready by 2030
Building a dementia-ready Malaysia by 2030 requires coordinated efforts from communities alongside government healthcare initiatives to address the country’s growing ageing population, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said. She said with 15 per cent of Malaysia’s population projected […]
Melaka needs new hospital urgently – Rauf
The Melaka government will ask Putrajaya to build a new hospital in the state, chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said today. Rauf said an additional health facility was urgently needed to serve Melaka’s growing population and rising number of emergency […]
Kidney disease treatment costs surge to RM3.3 billion annually – Dzulkefly
The cost of treating end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Malaysia has surged sharply from RM572 million in 2020 to RM3.3 billion annually at present, following a steady rise in cases each year. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad […]
Gov’t to create national buffer stock for medicines and devices
The government will establish a national strategic buffer stock to ensure the supply of medicines and medical devices remains secure following the global energy crisis caused by the conflict in West Asia. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said this […]
No contract extension for pharmacists who have reached maximum tenure
The health ministry has clarified that there will be no contract extensions for pharmacists whose services are reported to be ending as they have reached the maximum contract tenure of five years. The ministry said it has taken note of […]
Drug abuse contributes to mental disorders
Drug abuse is a contributing factor to mental health disorders in the state, according to a psychiatrist at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital, Nik Lili Ariantie Ahmad. She said that based on hospital data last year, a total of 543 patients who […]
Nephrologist: Kidney disease often detected too late as early stages show no symptoms
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), often described as a “quiet disease”, progresses silently and is frequently detected only after significant kidney damage has occurred, prompting experts to urge women to prioritise early screening. Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Transplantation Physician at Sunway […]
Malaysia records 503 new TB cases
A total of 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported nationwide during the fifth epidemiological week. In a statement issued on Sunday (Feb 15), the Health Ministry said the latest detections brought the cumulative number of tuberculosis cases to 2,571 […]
Pontian Hospital to be upgraded to minor specialist facility
Pontian Hospital will be upgraded to a Minor Specialist Hospital with a new 10-storey building, boosting capacity and healthcare services in southern Johor while allowing residents to access specialist treatment locally. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the […]
