Dengue cases up 18.7pct, two deaths reported — Health DG
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 — The number of dengue fever cases increased by 360 cases or 18.7 per cent to 2,284 cases in the 36th Epidemiological Week...
Dr Mahathir admitted to hospital for infection
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment of an...
Dengue cases up 7.7 pct, two fatalities reported
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The number of dengue fever cases increased by 7.7 per cent to 2,808 cases in the 24th Epidemiological Week (ME24)...
Dewan Negara approves motion on Health White Paper
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 – The Dewan Negara today approved a motion on the Health White Paper which details the healthcare reforms to be implemented...
Malaysia first country to get approval to run health centre for haj pilgrims
MECCA, May 30 — For two consecutive years, Malaysia became the first country to obtain approval from the Saudi Arabian government to run health facilities...
Risk factor screening can reduce risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy — Ob-gyn
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Pregnancy is a life-changing experience for every woman, but some may face difficulties due to health conditions such as pre-eclampsia....
Be alert for early symptoms of heatstroke — Health specialists
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The public is advised to be alert for early signs of heatstroke especially among children and the elderly, to avoid...
Putrajaya Hospital still capable of meeting needs, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Putrajaya Hospital is presently still able to meet the treatment and medical needs of the surrounding population, said Deputy Health...
40 pct of Malaysians suffer from bone, joint problems
GEORGE TOWN, March 29 — Lack of awareness on the importance of bone and joint health has caused about 40 per cent of Malaysians to...
Tekek Health Clinic maternity centre King’s brainchild
ROMPIN, Feb 19 — The maternity centre at Pulau Tioman Tekek Health Clinic was the brainchild of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa...
OECD: Europe’s couch potatoes causing 10,000 early deaths a year
PARIS, Feb 18 — Many people living in the European Union fail to exercise sufficiently, leading to more than 10,000 premature deaths annually, reported the...
Those opting for Covid-19 second booster shot encourage others to follow suit
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Although taking the second booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is not mandatory, those who voluntarily take it have their...