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Consumers hail govt order to display medicine prices

Consumers hail govt order to display medicine prices

Many see this as empowering them to make better purchasing decisions.
Drug prices: GPs must empower public with informed choices using data

Drug prices: GPs must empower public with informed choices using data

It would enhance people's trust in private medical system, says group.

Doctors cry 'betrayal' as enforcers descend on clinics over price display

Doctors cry 'betrayal' as enforcers descend on clinics over price display

They are being issued ultimatums despite earlier assurances of a grace period.
Drug price display law in force today, doctors set to strike back

Drug price display law in force today, doctors set to strike back

Ex-health minister warns the order could cause many clinics to close.
LETTER | Halt medicine price displays until concerns addressed

LETTER | Halt medicine price displays until concerns addressed

Health minister said he'd meet with MMA but no such meeting has taken place.
Pulai MP in ICU over low oxygen levels

Pulai MP in ICU over low oxygen levels

UPDATED 1.15PM | However, Suhaizan's condition is said to be stable.
UN warns of collapsing healthcare in Gaza without fuel

UN warns of collapsing healthcare in Gaza without fuel

Israel continues to deny Gaza fuel access.
Influenza-like cluster detected among Kedah students

Influenza-like cluster detected among Kedah students

28 cases identified at education institution in Kuala Muda.
Health workers' on-call allowance increase to be resolved by June: Minister

Health workers' on-call allowance increase to be resolved by June: Minister

Dzulkefly says committee in charge is in final stages of negotiation.
LETTER | Doctoring is not a trade

LETTER | Doctoring is not a trade

Placing the profession under price controls may harm healthcare sector in long run.
Minister: States have authority to ban vapes, e-cigarette sales

Minister: States have authority to ban vapes, e-cigarette sales

They can act based on local policies, bylaws, says Dzulkefly.
Khairy awarded RM2.5m in defamation suit over posts on Covid vaccine

Khairy awarded RM2.5m in defamation suit over posts on Covid vaccine

UPDATED 5.18PM | Case concerns social media posts a netizen made.
LETTER | Transparency or duplicity? MOH sends mixed signals

LETTER | Transparency or duplicity? MOH sends mixed signals

Public deserves regulations that are consistent, practical, and rooted in evidence.
Final push for global pandemic treaty on Tuesday in Geneva

Final push for global pandemic treaty on Tuesday in Geneva

Treaty seeks to ensure rapid development, equitable distribution of vaccines.
Amid 'Abang Belon' speculation, MOH reminds only doctors can diagnose

Amid 'Abang Belon' speculation, MOH reminds only doctors can diagnose

Only registered orthopaedic and neurosurgery specialists can check spine, spinal cord injuries - ministry.
MOH aims to place emergency medical specialists in all hospitals in 3 years

MOH aims to place emergency medical specialists in all hospitals in 3 years

Efforts to achieve target already underway, says Dzulkefly.
LETTER | Fixing our mind's broken window

LETTER | Fixing our mind's broken window

Left unchecked, negative thoughts can infect our entire outlook on life.
NGOs urge govt, Petronas to conduct transparent probe into fire

NGOs urge govt, Petronas to conduct transparent probe into fire

21 groups warn of health risks including methane that can affect vision, memory.
Sarawak records 11 rabies cases this month

Sarawak records 11 rabies cases this month

Cases involve bite incidents across Kuching, Padawan, Bau districts.
M'sia's healthcare spending at 4pct of GDP, underfunding a challenge: Group

M'sia's healthcare spending at 4pct of GDP, underfunding a challenge: Group

It is lower than 6-7pct average in comparable economies, national insurer says.
M'sia faces shortage of anaesthesia specialists, more so in rural areas

M'sia faces shortage of anaesthesia specialists, more so in rural areas

It forces hospitals to rely on medical officers with little training - expert.
Jamal admitted to hospital, cancer spreads to brain

Jamal admitted to hospital, cancer spreads to brain

He urges the public to pray for his speedy recovery.
Kuantan mayor wants to stop lifts to tackle obesity among city council staff

Kuantan mayor wants to stop lifts to tackle obesity among city council staff

30pct of MBK employees suffering from obesity, says Razihan.
Air pollution may harm brains, memory of elderly - Taiwan study

Air pollution may harm brains, memory of elderly - Taiwan study

Immune system could be stimulated via smell, triggering inflammation.