Dr Musa Mohd Nordin

COMMENT | Critical learning points for political, health governance of Covid-19

COMMENT | Critical learning points for political, health governance of Covid-19

Learn from the excellent management and governance of the US CDC in relation to the blood clots linked to Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

COMMENT | Covid-19 immunisation within the context of FTTIS

COMMENT | Covid-19 immunisation within the context of FTTIS

The present FTTIS as implemented by the MOH is neither rapid, efficient, effective nor impactful.

COMMENT | Time for a Ministry of Public Health

COMMENT | Time for a Ministry of Public Health

It's on my 2021 wishlist, and with the Covid-19 mess that we're in, the nation can use this ministry now.

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines: In God we trust, all else we audit

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines: In God we trust, all else we audit

Thus far, all vaccines in use worldwide have proven to be very effective in preventing severe Covid-19.

LETTER | Queries on quarantine and SOP

LETTER | Queries on quarantine and SOP

The daily cases count by the respective states does not paint a true picture of the pandemic.
COMMENT | Another perspective on the 'new' versus 'old' Covid-19 vaccines

COMMENT | Another perspective on the 'new' versus 'old' Covid-19 vaccines

Decision on vaccines should informed choice that must not be driven by emotions but sound evidence-based medicine.

COMMENT | Covid-19: It’s all doom and gloom unless…

COMMENT | Covid-19: It’s all doom and gloom unless…

If we refuse to adhere to the best public health practices, we are in for a rough ride.

COMMENT | Covid-19 management: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

COMMENT | Covid-19 management: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Despite Covid-19 spike, Health Ministry's infrastructure, services holding up well compared to other nations.

COMMENT | Here’s how not to mess up the new MCO

COMMENT | Here’s how not to mess up the new MCO

It would be futile if our leaders do not lead by example and walk the talk.
COMMENT | Is our healthcare facility at breaking point to merit MCO?

COMMENT | Is our healthcare facility at breaking point to merit MCO?

'Many experts in Putrajaya either not aware or have never witnessed the battle-grounds in the Covid-19 hospitals.'

COMMENT | Covid-19 - a compassionate approach for foreign workers

COMMENT | Covid-19 - a compassionate approach for foreign workers

COMMENT | It looks like we are heading south like Singapore’s dormitory clusters.

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines: No one is safe unless everyone is safe

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines: No one is safe unless everyone is safe

With our coffers drying up, we must secure the best deals directly with Covax or vaccine manufacturers.

COMMENT | World Pneumonia Day to expose No.1 killer of young children

COMMENT | World Pneumonia Day to expose No.1 killer of young children

'Only one in five caregivers could recognise the danger signs of pneumonia.'

LETTER | No MCO, the rakyat and nation are hemorrhaging

LETTER | No MCO, the rakyat and nation are hemorrhaging

'Scientific rationales debunk the need for further continuation of the CMCO.'

LETTER | The science and politics of the Covid-19 pandemic

LETTER | The science and politics of the Covid-19 pandemic

The coronavirus has ruthlessly exposed the inequalities in our society.
LETTER | Korean DCA: Influenza vaccination should be continued

LETTER | Korean DCA: Influenza vaccination should be continued

KDCA declares association between deaths reported and flu vaccine extremely remote

COMMENT | Make use of all tools available – not just lockdowns

COMMENT | Make use of all tools available – not just lockdowns

With large-scale, frequent RTK testing Covid-19 infected people can be quickly isolated from community.

'A helm to grasp, a course to steer, a port to seek'

'A helm to grasp, a course to steer, a port to seek'

LETTER | In the final analysis, multiple factors contributed to the sweet Harapan victory at GE14.

New health minister has got his job surgically cut out

New health minister has got his job surgically cut out

LETTER | He will need to report specifically on four areas of concern.

Abused junior docs become abusive senior docs

Abused junior docs become abusive senior docs

Many doctors who were enslaved in the 24-36 straight call hours of medical apprenticeship due to the paucity of numbers would vouch for the good that it has endowed them...
Hidden danger of pluralist truth claims

Hidden danger of pluralist truth claims

Flu pandemic: Back-to-basics is best option

Flu pandemic: Back-to-basics is best option

This new virus strain would be highly pathogenic with an extreme avidity for humans. And since humans have no immunity, a pandemic is the nightmarish scenario.
Pluralism disguised enmity of religions

Pluralism disguised enmity of religions

University-bashing unscholarly approach

University-bashing unscholarly approach

The letter 'Medical school ailing from 'know who' syndrome' by Product Of The System is one long jibe against Malay academic clinicians at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.