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Amanah sec-gen hits out at critics, backs temporary 'private PJ Hospital' idea

Amanah sec-gen hits out at critics, backs temporary 'private PJ Hospital' idea

Faiz says it deserves consideration to ease public healthcare pressures in the area.
SNAPSHOT | Sort staff crisis first: Ex-MOH doctor pans PJ hospital plan; Apad probes LRT derailment

SNAPSHOT | Sort staff crisis first: Ex-MOH doctor pans PJ hospital plan; Apad probes LRT derailment

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ADUN SPEAKS | Measures must be in place to ensure PJ Hospital's success

ADUN SPEAKS | Measures must be in place to ensure PJ Hospital's success

High-level commitments are welcome, but projects with assurances have fallen through before.
SNAPSHOT | PSM, MP want govt to notify Petaling Jaya hospital's construction timeline

SNAPSHOT | PSM, MP want govt to notify Petaling Jaya hospital's construction timeline

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Taiping Prison riot: MOH to probe alleged violations by medical staff

Taiping Prison riot: MOH to probe alleged violations by medical staff

Deputy DG says special investigative committee to undertake review of incident at the jail.
MOH eyes Taman Medan sports complex for new PJ general hospital

MOH eyes Taman Medan sports complex for new PJ general hospital

It is strategically located to provide medical services to residents in surrounding areas - Dzulkefly.
COMMENT | Are we serious about new public hospital in Petaling Jaya?

COMMENT | Are we serious about new public hospital in Petaling Jaya?

The task now is not to repeat old mistakes in a more expensive form.
Charles questions Selangor MB's 'no suitable land' claim for PJ hospital

Charles questions Selangor MB's 'no suitable land' claim for PJ hospital

'Residents continue to face overcrowded govt hospitals, delayed appointments, longer travel times.'
Medical group defends multilingual dengue cards for patient safety

Medical group defends multilingual dengue cards for patient safety

Effective patient communication is an essential pillar of healthcare services, it said.
PJ MP urges govt not to drop proposed public hospital site over cost concerns

PJ MP urges govt not to drop proposed public hospital site over cost concerns

People's lives, well-being can't be judged solely based on cost factors, says Lee.
SNAPSHOT | I've retired, not interested in 'factional war', Pua tells Rafizi; MOH: Covid-19 situation is stable

SNAPSHOT | I've retired, not interested in 'factional war', Pua tells Rafizi; MOH: Covid-19 situation is stable

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YOURSAY | Amirudin gives irresponsible response to healthcare needs

YOURSAY | Amirudin gives irresponsible response to healthcare needs

'Based on his explanations, this is definitely incompetence.'
Court grants stay of medicine price display pending disposal of challenge

Court grants stay of medicine price display pending disposal of challenge

The measure would be irreversible if stay not granted, says judge.
WHO chief says Ebola outbreak not 'pandemic emergency'

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak not 'pandemic emergency'

Tedros says, however, the spread is concerning at a regional level.
Ministry steps up preparedness after Ebola global emergency declaration

Ministry steps up preparedness after Ebola global emergency declaration

Monitoring, screening efforts being intensified to support public health risk assessments.
WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo 'deeply disturbing'

WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo 'deeply disturbing'

There has reportedly been at least 80 suspected deaths as of Saturday.
LETTER | Why govt should not appeal nicotine ruling and raise tobacco tax instead

LETTER | Why govt should not appeal nicotine ruling and raise tobacco tax instead

Simply raising excise duties is a far simpler solution to improve public health.
LETTER | Silent health crisis hidden by the scales

LETTER | Silent health crisis hidden by the scales

Lack of exercise, poor lifestyle choices affecting people's muscle mass.
PKR MP urges govt to reinstate liquid nicotine products on poisons list

PKR MP urges govt to reinstate liquid nicotine products on poisons list

Hassan wants Putrajaya to respect judge's sound and accurate decision.
Zaliha defends delisting liquid nicotine from poisons list, says MOH to appeal court ruling

Zaliha defends delisting liquid nicotine from poisons list, says MOH to appeal court ruling

Move was critical to enable govt to regulate, tax nicotine vape products, she explains.
Court rules govt's delisting of liquid, gel nicotine products unlawful, irrational

Court rules govt's delisting of liquid, gel nicotine products unlawful, irrational

Judge allows 3 NGOs' judicial review against the delisting in 2023.
SNAPSHOT | Ulu Bendul Forest Eco Park closes due to rat urine disease; Over 4k people punished for littering

SNAPSHOT | Ulu Bendul Forest Eco Park closes due to rat urine disease; Over 4k people punished for littering

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Hantavirus: How it differs from COVID

Hantavirus: How it differs from COVID

Generally, hantavirus infections are relatively uncommon globally.
COMMENT | Deliberate food, aid restrictions lead to alarming malnutrition levels in Gaza

COMMENT | Deliberate food, aid restrictions lead to alarming malnutrition levels in Gaza

It has devastating impacts on pregnant women and their newborns.