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Mental health of Sabah Orang Asli on decline NGO tells visiting UN rep this is due to threats to their livelihood and identity. Mental health of Sabah Orang Asli on decline

'Miri's gov't clinics give way to developer’s interest' PKR rep says Health Ministry sold the land which houses antenatal, TB clinics in secret deal. 'Miri's gov't clinics give way to developer’s interest'

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) — Some social websites were left with egg on their faces when the health ministry rubbished their reports that fake eggs which look real, were sold in the domestic market. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the ministry took a serious view o …

From Hafizah Kamaruddin MAKKAH, Sept 23 (Bernama) — In preparation for the pinnacle of the Haj ritual – the wukuf (grand assembly) which will take place within 10 days – Haj pilgrims must take extra care of their health. Malaysia’s medical operations director in Makkah, Dr Mo …

From Hafizah Kamaruddin MAKKAH, Sept 18 (Bernama) — No contagious diseases or quarantine cases have been reported among the over 600,000 Haj pilgrims now in the Holy Land, according to a report on the www.arabnews.com portal. The report quoted Saudi Arabian acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih a …

Tests show quarantined student free of Ebola The Health Ministry says tests show the Zimbabwean is not infected with the virus. Tests show quarantined student free of Ebola

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) today confirmed a Filipina nurse who returned from Saudi Arabia last week has tested positive for the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) virus. The nurse reached the Philippines last Friday via Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SV870, Xinhua news agency rep …

MP SPEAKS Health minister and medical council appear to contradict the deputy minister. Kamalanathan misleading public on varsity intake

By Azzah Mohamad Som KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) — India is looking at strengthening ties with Malaysia in education and health, where it feels there is considerable potential and the need for greater cooperation. Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia T.S. Tirumurti said one aspect under the …

JOHOR BAHARU, Aug 8 (Bernama) — The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry has been urged to appoint new contractors to carry out solid waste management should the existing ones failed to do the job. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said this was to ensure solid was …

By Noor Farhana Ahmad Norain KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) — Malaysians are reminded not to practice self-medication without getting appropriate advice or supervision from professionals. Health director-general Datuk Seri Noor Hisham Abdullah said it was imperative for patients or individuals …

UPDATES #MH17 Crash | MAS: Plane had clean bill of health [1.50pm] In a statement, MAS said the B777-200 aircraft bearing registration no. 9M-MRD that operated MH17 had a clean maintenance record. The aircraft’s last maintenance check was on July 11 and the next check was due on Aug 27. The maintena …

GEORGE TOWN, July 17 (Bernama) — The Health Ministry is continuously working with the Penang Health Committee and agency in overcoming the increase in dengue cases in the state. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said the ministry had no problem in cooperating with the state hea …

Health Ministry looking into dengue vaccine Minister S Subramaniam says experts are conducting analysis on dengue vaccine. Health Ministry looking into dengue vaccine

Dr M turns 89, Anwar and Najib pray for his health Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned 89 today, and the former prime minister shows little if no sign of slowing down, despite his advanced age and having undergone two heart by-passes. Among those who wished him well was his former heir-apparent turned nemesi …