Integration of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine in endocrinology
MIRI: The seamless integration of traditional Chinese medicine wisdom with cutting-edge Western medical technologies signifies the harmonious collaboration of diverse perspectives in Sarawak’s pursuit of improved healthcare outcomes, says Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier added: “The International Endocrinology in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Conference serves as a bridge connecting […]
Putrajaya contributes medicine worth RM227,984 to Ukraine
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian government through the Ministry of Health (MoH) today contributed medical aid worth RM227,984 to the government of Ukraine. Malaysia’s Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa handed over the aid, which consists of medicines containing Levothyroxine Sodium 100 mcg tablets, Fentanyl Citrate 50mcg/millilitre (ml) in 2ml injections, Amikacin 250mg/ml in 2ml injections and Propofol 10mg/ml […]
38 govt sponsored students earn medical degrees
SAMARAHAN: A total of 38 fully sponsored medicine programme students received their Bachelor’s degrees at the Unimas convocation here, yesterday. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said they were the first batch of the programme who had received full scholarship from the Sarawak government through the Sarawak Foundation. He expressed his appreciation to Premier […]
Two sides to the cannabis coin
KUCHING: The jury, it would appear, is still out on the benefit of cannabis in medicine. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences public health expert Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi said though the economic benefit may be alluring, the health and soberness of society is what propels the people forward. “Since […]
Do not take Ivermectin, no clinical data to support Covid-19 prevention
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) today advises the people against taking Ivermectin for the treatment and prevention of Covid-19, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said this followed the absence of clinical data to prove the effectiveness of its use in the treatment or prevention of the disease. “The […]
Medicines to be delivered by post to patients
KUCHING: Medicines are aplenty, but how to get them to non Covid-19 patients? “If a lot of them (non Covid-19 patients) come to collect their medications, they would be gathering and put themselves and others at risk,” said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. So what’s the solution? “I have […]
