Tag: MoH
Malaysia boost nursing graduate output following end of moratorium
The Ministry of Health (MOH) aims to increase the output of nursing graduates from public universities and private higher education institutions (IPTS), following the end of a 2010 moratorium on new Diploma in Nursing programmes. Deputy Minister of Health Datuk […]
MOH bans sale and ads of gummies containing glutathione
The Health Ministry (MOH) has banned the sale and advertising of ASGG Gluta Genc Glow Gummies after the product was found to contain Glutathione, an ingredient not permitted for use in food under Malaysian law. In a statement today, MOH […]
MOH deploys specialists to rural hospitals for better access
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has begun placing medical specialists, including emergency medicine and internal medicine experts, in rural hospitals to ensure that specialist services are not solely concentrated in major hospitals. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said […]
Influenza: MOH prepared for possible increase in cases
All Health Ministry (MOH) facilities and personnel are fully prepared to handle any unexpected spike in influenza cases, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said Emergency and Trauma Departments at MOH hospitals have set up separate pathways for infectious and non-infectious […]
MOH, IHH Healthcare expand free cancer treatment for 500 patients
The Health Ministry (MOH) and IHH Healthcare Malaysia have signed their third Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand free cancer treatment for an additional 500 patients. This initiative strengthens the public-private partnership, ensuring underserved communities receive high-quality radiotherapy and radiosurgery […]
Malaysia faces critical shortage of nurses
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has admitted that the country is facing a critical shortage of nurses. In view of this, Minister of Health, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, said MOH is taking steps to address it, including increasing the […]
MOH aims for a smoke-free by 2040, says Dzulkefly
The Health Ministry (MOH) remains steadfast in its mission to realise a “Malaysia Bebas Rokok” by 2040, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the vision is achievable through shared commitment and standing firm on policies rooted in […]
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 […]
MOH monitoring Legionnaires outbreak in Sydney, no cases reported in Malaysia
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry is closely monitoring the current Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Sydney, Australia. He added that, so far, the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) has not received any reports of infections […]
MOH procuring more influenza vaccines for seniors
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is in the process of procuring additional influenza vaccines for senior citizens, on top of the 170,000 doses already allocated, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said last Friday. In response to Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran’s question […]
