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No mandatory itemised billing for private clinics - MOH

No mandatory itemised billing for private clinics - MOH

It's only mandatory upon patient's request, says ministry.
MOH monitoring Covid-19 amid rising cases in Thailand, S'pore

MOH monitoring Covid-19 amid rising cases in Thailand, S'pore

Dzulkefly says M'sia remains vigilant despite weekly average of 600 cases.
FRU truck crash: 6 personnel still in hospital, one discharged

FRU truck crash: 6 personnel still in hospital, one discharged

Perak health director says they are showing good progress.
Teens' mental health, confidence at risk from selfie dysmorphia

Teens' mental health, confidence at risk from selfie dysmorphia

Experts say social media has amplified adolescents' need to appear 'perfect'.
Bank agrees to postpone auctioning chronically ill patient's home - PSM

Bank agrees to postpone auctioning chronically ill patient's home - PSM

Komagan expresses relief, auction on hold pending MRTA claim outcome.
Perlis bans vape shops from Aug 1

Perlis bans vape shops from Aug 1

Can't control online sales but will act against premises, MB says.
Singapore monitoring Covid-19 surge

Singapore monitoring Covid-19 surge

There has been a spike of over 3,000 cases in the recent week.
Minister: Moratorium on 45-hour work week for nurses extended

Minister: Moratorium on 45-hour work week for nurses extended

'Ministry to examine and understand various aspects of healthcare workers.'
M'sia free of streptococcus suis infections linked to pigs: DVS

M'sia free of streptococcus suis infections linked to pigs: DVS

Statement follows report on human deaths from disease in Thailand.
Exco orders probe into 11-hour delay in treating sick baby at Malacca Hospital

Exco orders probe into 11-hour delay in treating sick baby at Malacca Hospital

The baby suffered a seizure before medical personnel attended to her.
MCMC unveils drone medicine delivery

MCMC unveils drone medicine delivery

Pilot project aims to speed up access to meds for rural communities.
PAS launches anti-AIDS campaign, to engage with LGBTQ+ and at risk groups

PAS launches anti-AIDS campaign, to engage with LGBTQ+ and at risk groups

GTZ 2030 is based on Islamic values and scientific evidence, says Tuan Ibrahim.
M'sia anthrax-free since 1976, seeks assurances from Thailand

M'sia anthrax-free since 1976, seeks assurances from Thailand

Neighbouring country is having an outbreak, at least 1 dead.
Medicine price display: PM orders health minister to explain law issue

Medicine price display: PM orders health minister to explain law issue

This is in response to GPs questioning why Act 723 used instead of Act 586.
Medicine price display not meant to burden doctors - MOH

Medicine price display not meant to burden doctors - MOH

It is to promote transparency, affordability, the ministry says.
Price display aids fair comparisons for insurance providers, says don

Price display aids fair comparisons for insurance providers, says don

It allows insurers to check and compare medicine prices.
Dzulkefly to review doctors' demands over drug price display rule

Dzulkefly to review doctors' demands over drug price display rule

Health minister says he will study each request in their memorandum.
Feeding pigeons could cost you RM250, Penang city council warns

Feeding pigeons could cost you RM250, Penang city council warns

Some have continued to ignore directive despite public campaigns, council says.
Memo to PM: Doctors protest regulatory overreach, fee freeze

Memo to PM: Doctors protest regulatory overreach, fee freeze

They want to be under Health Services instead of Anti-Profiteering Act.
Doctors rich? Almost 30pct in B40 group, says MMA rep

Doctors rich? Almost 30pct in B40 group, says MMA rep

Only 10pct financially successful based on 2018 study, MMA president-elect points out.
Over 700 GPs protest Health Ministry's drug price display rule at PMO

Over 700 GPs protest Health Ministry's drug price display rule at PMO

UPDATED 1.40PM | Dressed in black, some arrive from Perak by bus.
Drug price display order empowers consumers in healthcare: CAP

Drug price display order empowers consumers in healthcare: CAP

CAP says users have right to access info, make informed choices.
Doctors' strike: MMA submits notice to police for May 6 rally

Doctors' strike: MMA submits notice to police for May 6 rally

Putrajaya cops say will call up organiser for discussions.
Ministry: No action against errant clinics during price display rule grace period

Ministry: No action against errant clinics during price display rule grace period

Authorities are prioritising the concept of 'educational enforcement' instead.