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Task force to oversee applications for permanent posts

KUCHING: A task force will be set up to oversee applications for permanent health officer (HO) positions from contract doctors, dentists and pharmacists to ensure transparency. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this is in line with efforts to enable the HOs to know why they did not get permanent posts and what they need to […]

Stay vigilant to maintain zero malaria status

KAPIT: People who work in a country with a malaria problem or work in a forest area for a long period of time need to seek advice from the nearest Health Office. According to Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang when returning from abroad they need to undergo a medical examination including malaria screening […]

Inform the health office if you are present on 21st day

KANOWIT: Rural residents have been advised to immediately inform their District Health Office or respective Divisions if they cannot be present on the 21st day for the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang gave this advice while attending the Caring Malaysia Programme held at the Machan Multipurpose Hall […]

Mass screening among healthcare workers

KUCHING: The eight Covid-19 positive healthcare workers (HCWs) reported yesterday were a result of the implementation of mass screening on HCWs at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), said Sarawak Health Department director Dr Chin Zin Hing. He said of the eight cases, seven were from SGH while the other was from Samarahan Division Health Office. “This […]

Know the ordinances, health officers told

KAPIT: More than 50 health officers from various local authorities throughout the state attended a public health seminar organised by the Public Health Division held at Riverside Majestic Hotel in Kuching, recently. Officiating at the opening of the seminar was Abu Bakar Sepawi from the Ministry of Local Government and Housing. In his remark, he […]