MECCA, May 30 — For two consecutive years, Malaysia became the first country to obtain approval from the Saudi Arabian government to run health facilities for haj pilgrims.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The public is advised to be alert for early signs of heatstroke especially among children and the elderly, to avoid unwanted incidents.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Putrajaya Hospital is presently still able to meet the treatment and medical needs of the surrounding population, said Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

GEORGE TOWN, March 29 — Lack of awareness on the importance of bone and joint health has caused about 40 per cent of Malaysians to experience bone and joint complications.

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 Billah Shah.

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 German Press Agency (dpa), quoting the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Friday.

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 own reasons why they feel compelled to do so.

NEW YORK, Dec 9 — Singer Celine Dion said she is prioritising self-care after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 1 — As Malaysia moves closer to becoming an ageing nation, pharmacists in the country have been urged to better equip themselves to take on the important role of providing comprehensive healthcare services to the public for the long term.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The High Court here today cut short the hearing of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s case for misappropriation of RM2.3 billion in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds after it was informed that the former prime minister needed medical attention as the high blood pressure medication he was taking is giving him adverse effect.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 which provides for, among others, the prohibition of smoking, buying or possessing tobacco products or smoking devices by individuals, born in 2007 onwards, was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA NERUS, July 24 — Workplace bullying has contributed to various problems, including increased health risks and poor work performance, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

IPOH, July 17 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed that seven deaths involving malaria infection were detected from January 2 to July 9 this year.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA SELANGOR, July 2 — A total of 100,000 citizens of Selangor are expected to benefit from the Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS) initiative that was launched earlier today, says Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said through the scheme, the recipients would...

SHAH ALAM, June 24 (Bernama) — A total of 408 notices on various offences with compounds worth RM222,800 were issued by the Selangor Health Department (JKNS) in an integrated operation carried out in several areas in the state for two days, since Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has successfully completed an ankle and knee joint intervention procedure and his condition is now stable and not worrying.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA SELANGOR, June 12 — State representatives are being urged to be creative in organising the Selangor Saring health screening programme, says the Selangor Public Health Advisory Council (Selphac). Its committee member Dr Mohammad Farhan Rusli said the move could...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SABAK BERNAM, June 5 — The Selangor Saring programme in Sekinchan today was held on a larger scale, offering its participants something extra. Selangor Public Health Advisory Council committee member Dr Mohammad Farhan Rusli said the free health screening initiative...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SABAK BERNAM, June 5 — The free health screening programme Selangor Saring is carried out to create public awareness of early preventive measures for diseases. Sekinchan state assemblyman Ng Suee Lim said most people had taken their health for granted as they get too...