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He urges healthcare providers not to take advantage of the epidemic by overcharging patients for the vaccine.

Dzulkefly Ahmad says due consideration given to smokers who have the right to light up.

The health minister says more than 220,000 people nationwide had undergone free health screening through the Peka B40 scheme.

If approved, the proposal will lead to a revamped health financing system, says the minister.

PSD explained yesterday that the abolishing of BIPK only affected new intake, beginning from Jan 1, 2020.

Patients can evaluate and decide for themselves if the fees charged are appropriate, says Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the views and opinions of important stakeholders are vital in improving the Bill.

Smoking is recorded as the leading contributor to 20,000 deaths each year, says Health Minister.

COMMENT | The govt's long-term strategies are to liberalise the health market and ensure better medicine and services.

MMA president vents frustration over call for another study on General Practitioner fees.

This would help facilitate action if products weren't registered or the labels or registration numbers were changed, says minister.

PARLIAMENT | Eddin Syazlee Shith, 45, faints in his seat during the question-and-answer session in Parliament. 

PARLIAMENT | The health minister said the Ministry of Health had obtained input from with stakeholders on this.

Health minister announces that an open tender system will be introduced.

INTERVIEW | Companies in Thailand have adapted fast to changes in its narcotics law allowing for the use of cannabis for medical purposes.

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says a survey found 300,000 students using E-cigarettes.

Group says lack of research is hindering process of legalising use of cannabis for medical purposes.

This comes after reports of a polio outbreak in the Philippines recently.

The findings of two committees it set up to probe the two incidents are announced today.

It has met with MCMC and National Cyber Security Agency to identify the cause of the exposures.

This follows fresh claims that the gov't did not investigate fully and is sweeping the case aside.

The punishment will make people think twice, especially those who can afford the fine, says Health Minister.