Spaoh haemodialysis centre to cost RM1 mil
BETONG: Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) is collaborating with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to establish a haemodialysis centre in Spaoh. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas revealed that the proposed cost is RM1 million. “They have agreed to the collaboration between BDDA and Spaoh Health Clinic (KK) to build a hemodialysis centre […]
Ministry to conduct feasibility study on clinic
SIBU: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) will conduct a study to either rebuild the Jalan Oya Health Clinic (KK) or relocate it to a new location. Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, said that this is one of the proposals put forth by the Sibu Health Office, considering the urgent attention required due […]
Balance info, avoid COVID-19 panic
KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has called on the Ministry of Health (MoH) to exercise caution when releasing COVID-19 information to avoid unnecessary panic and fear among the public. Tiong stressed that while COVID-19 is a critical public health issue, the response should not exacerbate the situation […]
MoH refutes viral claim of full hospital beds, rising virus-related death toll
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MoH) has confirmed that a voice note recording claiming that hospital beds were full and the death toll in cases of ‘brought in dead’ (BID) is increasing is an old recording that was previously circulated in 2021. The ministry also stated on Facebook yesterday that the viral recording was being […]
Kuching MP welcomes extension of SPM initiative in 2024 Budget
KUCHING: Special Advisor to the Health Minister, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, has welcomed the government’s decision to continue the Skim Perubatan Madani (SPM) initiative in the 2024 budget. In a statement, Dr Yii, who also serves as Kuching MP, encouraged all eligible recipients to make full use of this initiative, which provides free treatment […]
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 […]
