Plans underway for new health clinic in Tatau
KUCHING: A new health clinic is expected to be built in Tatau for the local community. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently identifying a suitable site for the construction of the clinic. “The application for the new health clinic project will be submitted to the upcoming Rolling Plan […]
Health minister says Lawas Hospital ready on Dec 11 next year
KUCHING: The construction of the new Lawas Hospital is expected to be completed on Dec 11 next year. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the hospital, which is estimated to be equipped with 76 beds, has achieved a work progress of 25.21 per cent as of Jan 31. “The project is under the 10th Malaysia […]
MOH to monitor waterborne diseases – Dr Zaliha
MELAKA: The Health Ministry (MOH) will monitor cases of waterborne diseases after the floods, especially leptospirosis and food poisoning, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. “We will also mobilise other teams for clean-up works, particularly at health facilities affected by the disaster,” she said. Dr Zaliha was met after officiating at the Nursing Professional Group (NPG) […]
Special panel set up to reduce hospital congestion
KUCHING: The government has set up a Public Sector Reform Task Force (STAR) which will work on reducing congestion in public hospitals. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the task force chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuko Ali will involve various agencies aside from the Ministry of […]
MP demands accountability for faulty ventilators
KUCHING: A legislator wants action taken for the 93 malfunctioned ventilators supplied by a company to the Ministry of Health (MoH) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Auditor-General (AG) had exposed in his annual report yesterday (Feb 16) that the faulty equipment were among the 136 ventilators supplied to MoH between 2020 and April 2022. MP […]
Recruit more nurses to cope with workload: Audit Report
KUALA LUMPUR: An increase in the number of healthcare workers, in particular nurses, was among the recommendations listed in the Auditor General’s Report for the Year 2021 Series 2 released today. According to the report, the Health Ministry (MoH), with the cooperation of the Public Services Department (PSD), must consider reinforcements to overcome a shortage […]
UNIMAS to introduce new masters programmes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will introduce five new masters programmes by coursework starting September or October. Vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Kadim Suaidi said the move is at supporting the goals of the federal and the Sarawak governments, thus ensuring the role of UNIMAS continues to remain relevant. “UNIMAS is targeting about 15 to […]
White paper to study Covid-19 vaccine procurement procedures
PUTRAJAYA: The White Paper on the procurement of the Covid-19 vaccine will examine the procurement procedure transparently, for the benefit of the people, said Health Minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said the Health Ministry (MoH) has established a working team to draft the White Paper following the decision of the Cabinet meeting, on Jan 18, […]
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 […]
MoH in final phase of preparing health white paper
LAHAD DATU: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is in the final phase of preparing a Health White Paper that involves new basic policies for the national health services sector. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said this would also involve health services in Sabah which need federal government attention. Lukanisman, who is on his first […]
