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 […]
Endemic phase of Covid19: New SOP to be presented to Cabinet next week
PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether Malaysia will enter the endemic phase of Covid-19 will be made after the Ministry of Health (MoH) presents a report on new recommendations and standard operating procedures (SOP) to the Cabinet next week, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Malaysia is currently in the transition to the endemic phase, which […]
Declining trend in COVID-19 cases and admission rates
The 23rd Epidemiological Week (EW 23/2023), spanning from June 4, 2023, to June 10, 2023, saw a sustained decrease in COVID-19 cases. The Health Health (MOH) reported that there were 3,814 cases recorded, reflecting a 15.7 percent decline compared to the previous week (EW 22/2023) with 4,523 cases. Furthermore, the admission rate of COVID-19 patients, […]
MOH: Only 50 pct of M’sians receive first booster dose
Just half of Malaysia’s population, amounting to 16,335,353 individuals, have received the first booster dose, while a mere 2.5 percent, totaling 823,317 people, have received the second booster dose. The ministry disclosed this in a statement, stressing the importance of taking booster doses to mitigate the risk of hospitalisation and the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. […]
S’wak seeks autonomy to resolve healthcare issues
THE Sarawak government has recommended to the Ministry of Health (MoH) that it be given autonomy to address healthcare shortcomings in the state. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the devolution of power to the state will enable it to improve the health […]
MOH submits over 2,000 contract nurse appointments for permanent positions
SHAH ALAM: The Health Ministry (MOH) has submitted approximately 2,000 to 3,000 contract nurse applications to be absorbed into permanent positions this year. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said all the applications were submitted to the Public Service Department (JPA) for approval. However, he said, the number of applications that will be accepted for the […]
