Pulai MP Reveals Cashless Facilities Revoked From 190 Specialists Nationwide
Pulai MP Suhaizan says 190 private specialists nationwide have lost cashless facilities, warning that patients may face treatment delays and hefty upfront costs. Kuala…
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Higher Valency Pneumococcal Vaccines Need Stronger Local Evidence: Experts
Malaysia should assess whether higher valency pneumococcal vaccines offer enough added protection to justify their higher cost. Experts say vaccine choice should be…
‘Health, Harapan And Healing Malaysia’ Absolves PH Of Bad Policies
Dr Sean Thum’s book offers little insight into health policies in Malaysia, containing mostly motherhood statements instead and some surprisingly basic errors. The…
Kuala Langat MP Demands Equal Compensation For Five FDS Victims
Kuala Langat MP Ahmad Yunus calls for equal compensation for the families of all five victims of the Long Lellang tragedy, saying it was disappointing that this wasn't…
MCTC Claims Possible Government Attempt To Delist Liquid Nicotine Again
MCTC says the government is possibly renewing its attempt to exempt liquid nicotine from the Poisons List by returning to the Poisons Board, after the High Court…
Overcrowding In Emergency Departments, Ward Bed Shortages In Government Hospitals — Assistant Medical Officer
Malaysia doesn't need to directly "import" foreign experts to manage the local system. Instead, adapting proven international modules while providing sufficient space…
When Perak’s Trauma Centre Has No C-Arm — Specialist
C-arm is essential imaging equipment that allows surgeons to see bones and implants in real time during many fracture fixation procedures. When this equipment became…
Sarawak Presents RM500,000 Aid To Five FDS Victims’ Families
At a Kuching ceremony, Sarawak Premier Abang Jo presents RM100,000 cheques to each family of 5 victims killed in the Long Lellang tragedy, besides education sponsorships…
Revert To Pre-2016 For True ‘Abolition’ Of Contract Doctor System
To truly “abolish” the contract doctor system, all medical graduates entering housemanship in 2027 should be automatically made permanent staff on Day One of training…
Duopharma Biotech Expands Vaccine Portfolio With Enimmune
The partnership establishes a pathway to introduce niche vaccines in Malaysia and provides a foundation for collaboration on future vaccine pipeline opportunities. The…
Mandate Mediation For Medical Negligence Complaints Before Lawsuits, Says APHM
APHM's Dr Kuljit Singh wants medical negligence disputes to undergo mandatory mediation before suing. He says litigation fears are also driving defensive medicine and…
Putrajaya Paying RM130,000 Each To Four FDS Crash Victims’ Families
MOH announces federal lump-sum payments of at least RM130,000 to each family of its four staff killed in the Long Lellang tragedy. But MOH didn't mention any payment…