PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — The number of dengue cases from December 22 to 28 (Epidemiological Week 52) dropped to 1,341, with one death reported, compared with 1,407 cases and two deaths the previous week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is studying the development of a national diagnosis-related group (DRG) system for hospital care across the country as an effort to address the rising medical costs.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 19 — The government will continue to adopt a regulatory approach to vaping through the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on October 1, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Malaysia will witness a projected 87,000 deaths from 2020 to 2030 if there is no intervention to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam HULU LANGAT, Sept 29 — The Selangor government has spent RM59 million this year implementing public health initiatives to maintain the quality of life for its citizens. State executive councillor for public health Jamaliah Jamaluddin said that the Iltizam Selangor Sihat...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni today called for an urgent drug policy reform, emphasising the need for decriminalisation.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 3 — A free health screening will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Subang Jaya City Council Hall from 9am to 3pm.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — There are 31 suspected mpox cases in Malaysia, of which 25 are confirmed negative while six are under monitoring.

GENEVA, Aug 14 — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has convened an emergency committee to discuss the outbreak of viral disease mpox, as cases are occurring globally, according to dpa.

PETALING JAYA, Aug 8 — The MRT Kota Damansara station has been rebranded to MRT Kota Damansara Thomson Hospital station to promote sustainable and community-centred access to healthcare.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam PETALING JAYA, Aug 6 — The Bukit Gasing Community Service Centre has taken the initiative to open Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS) registration counters during a blood donation drive at SJKC Chen Moh here on Sunday. Bukit Gasing assemblyman R. Rajiv said the initiative aims...

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The 29th Epidemiological Week (ME29) from July 14 to 20 saw 317 dengue cases and four deaths, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has consistently accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — The proposed establishment of a national health fund is to prepare the country against possible health threats, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — The number of dengue cases rose to 2,788 in the 26th Epidemiological Week (ME26) from June 23 to June 29, compared with 2,438 the previous week.

BENGALURU, June 28 — India is planning to offer incentives to promote local manufacturing of GLP-1 drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity, in 2026, a top government official said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Dengue cases rose to 2,900 in epidemiological week (ME) 24 from June 9 to 15, with five deaths recorded, compared with 2,508 cases in the previous week.

PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — Dengue cases declined to 2,508 from June 2 to 8, compared with 2,522 cases the previous week.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 14 — Selangor consistently champions a health-first approach, promotes healthy living and improves access to healthcare with various initiatives, said state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin. This commitment is...

LONDON, June 2 — Talks aimed at reaching a global agreement on how to better fight pandemics will be concluded by 2025 or earlier if possible, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said yesterday.