Tag: MoH
Free medicine delivery to benefit 80,000 patients monthly from Oct 1
Some 80,000 patients nationwide are expected to benefit each month from free delivery of follow-up medicines under the Ubat Melalui Pos (UMP) initiative from Oct 1. The government will fully cover the estimated RM5 million annual delivery cost for eligible […]
MOH reports a drop in haze-related illnesses
The number of haze-related illness cases showed a downward trend in Epidemiological Week (EW) 37/2026, with asthma cases registering the largest decline of 35.36 per cent compared with the previous week, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). In a […]
MOH studying dengue vaccine for National Immunisation Programme
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is still conducting comprehensive studies and evaluations before making the dengue vaccine part of the National Immunisation Programme (NIP), said its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly said that the studies also included a cost-benefit analysis, […]
Over 13,000 new nurses by 2030, says Dr Dzulkefly
The Health Ministry (MOH) is set to expand nurse training capacity, widen career development opportunities and streamline recruitment as part of a major reform of the country’s healthcare workforce. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the reforms were […]
Malaysian govt studying nationwide rollout of free medicine delivery
He said the programme would be fully funded by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and MOH, meaning patients would no longer have to pay for medicine deliveries. “The service will be managed and borne entirely by MCMC and […]
MOH confirms malaria cases in Terengganu
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed 17 malaria cases were reported in Terengganu between January and May this year, but stressed that all infections were imported and the situation remains under control. The clarification follows the circulation of an […]
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 […]
