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Relieving, Managing Children’s Constipation
Resource persons: Dr Simon Foo Hee Wei, Consultant Paediatrician, Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV); and Jillian Tan Foong Yinn, Dietitian at SMCV Functional constipation (FC), one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in children, is defined […]
Early Detection & Prevention Crucial for Colorectal Cancer in Malaysia
Colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, continues to pose a significant threat to public health. In Malaysia, it stands as the most common cancer among men and the second most common among women. To address this […]
Malaysia’s Fertility Rate Drops to 1.6; Economic, Lifestyle, and Infertility Factors Cited
Malaysian Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri highlighted a decline in the total fertility rate (TFR) from 2.1 children per female in 2010 to 1.6 in 2022, citing the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) Vital Statistics […]
Proposed Amendments to Medical Act 1971 to Streamline Specialist Registration
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced proposed amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) aimed at resolving registration issues for medical doctors who obtain specialist qualifications through the parallel pathway. The amendments, submitted jointly by Dr Dzulkefly […]
PHKL Achieves Milestone with New TAVI Procedure
Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL) has successfully completed the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure, marking a significant medical milestone. According to PHKL’s press statement, the procedure, performed by Senior Consultant Cardiologist Dr Yee Kok Meng, treated severe aortic stenosis […]
To Combat Nursing Shortage, KL Wellness City Pledges RM25 Million
KL Wellness City (KLWC), Southeast Asia’s first purpose-built township, has committed RM25 million through KL International Hospital Sdn Bhd (KLIH) to fund nursing education and address Malaysia’s projected 57.9% nurse shortage by 2030. Related: KL Wellness City Commits Funds to […]
Clearing the Air on Childhood Asthma
Understanding triggers Childhood asthma remains a prevalent health issue in Malaysia, affecting approximately one in ten individuals1, with a higher occurrence among children aged 6-142 in urban areas. As we observe World Asthma Day this month, it is essential to […]
Public-Private Collab Sought on Malaysia’s Looming Nursing Shortage
Malaysia’s Health Minister, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, warns of a looming 60% shortage of nurses by 2030. He advocates for a joint effort between public and private sectors to tackle this issue. Dr. Ahmad emphasizes the significance of nurses in healthcare […]
Timor-Leste, Malaysia eye collaborative prospects in education, health
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi conveyed Timor-Leste’s eagerness to collaborate with Malaysia in the education and health sectors, recognising their potential to bolster cooperation between the two nations, according to a report from Bernama. This sentiment […]
KL Wellness City Commits Funds to Tackle Nursing Shortage in Malaysia
KL Wellness City spearheads an effort to sponsor nursing students’ education, tackling Malaysia’s projected nursing staff shortage head-on. According to Ministry of Health data, this shortage is anticipated to persist beyond 2030, resulting in significant deficits in meeting healthcare demand […]
