MoH steps in to check obesity among students
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MoH) together with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) has launched the C-HAT at School Intervention Programme throughout the nation. C-HAT stands for ‘Cara Hidup Anda Terbaik’ and is an initiative to address the issue of obesity among school students. The programme is being implemented in collaboration […]
MoH to set up National Institute of Pre-Hospital Treatment and Disaster Medicine
KUALA LUMPUR: A National Institute of Pre-Hospital Treatment and Disaster Medicine will be set up by the Health Ministry (MoH) to ensure the delivery of the best services to the people, especially during times of calamities or disasters. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said apart from that, hotspot collaboration between the ministry and St. John […]
395 doctors report for permanent roles
KUCHING: Approximately 395 medical doctors who were offered permanent positions in Sarawak have officially begun their roles, according to Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. These numbers represent a portion of the 619 doctors who were presented with the opportunity to work in government hospitals and health clinics within the state. Among the figures, Lukanisman […]
Operation ensures food premises’ compliance
KUCHING: Health authorities conducted a joint operation to make sure that food premises in Pines Square, Batu Kawah follow the regulations set by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the Local Authorities. On Thursday, the Licensing and Enforcement Division of the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), and Kuching North City […]
70 dilapidated clinics successfully upgraded through Bitara MADANI initiative: Lukanisman
KUALA LUMPUR: Seventy dilapidated clinics under the Ministry of Health (MOH) across the country have been successfully upgraded through the Bitara MADANI initiative. Deputy Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that at the same time, 366 more clinics are currently in the implementation phase. “We (MOH) expect to complete the upgrading works on all 436 dilapidated clinics by December […]
45 deaths recorded due to dengue since January – MoH
The Health Ministry (MOH) has recorded a total of 45 deaths due to dengue fever, with a cumulative total of 63,966 cases of the fever from January to mid-July this year. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa stated that this number indicates a significant increase compared to the same period last year, with a rise of […]
Upgrading of 436 clinics this year
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has identified 436 clinics nationwide in need of repairs and upgrades scheduled for this year. According to Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa, the ministry aims to restore 1,200 dilapidated clinics and facilities through three phases by 2025. “Our determination is to ensure that all planned projects run smoothly and provide […]
Rising elderly population poses challenges to national healthcare system
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken to Facebook to highlight the challenges confronting the national healthcare system. These challenges encompass the growing number of elderly citizens, inadequate focus on social determinants of health, and constraints in healthcare financing. To address these issues, the Health White Paper is viewed as a comprehensive approach to transforming […]
MOH encourages public to wear face masks
While wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in public transportation, it is strongly encouraged based on individual risk assessment, according to the Health Ministry (MOH). This came following the latest implementation of revised guidelines on face mask usage, effective from July 5. Furthermore, individuals, including visitors, patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff, are required to […]
MOH to present new COVID-19 recommendations and SOPs next week
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s transition into the endemic phase of Covid-19 hinges upon the Health Ministry (MOH) presenting its comprehensive report containing fresh recommendations and updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) to the Cabinet next week. Health Minister Dr. Zaliha Mustafa emphasised that the review process considers the guidance provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the global […]
