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Malaysia's doctor-population ratio surpasses WHO recommendation

Malaysia's doctor-population ratio surpasses WHO recommendation

PARLIAMENT | Health Minister Dr Adham Baba says the current ratio is one doctor for every 454 people.

LETTER | HSA and our healthcare woes

LETTER | HSA and our healthcare woes

Malaysian public healthcare infrastructure has seen better days.

LETTER | Outdated healthcare policies for refugees put all at risk

LETTER | Outdated healthcare policies for refugees put all at risk

Lack of political will to ratify the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees and xenophobia are roots of the problem.

COMMENT | Covid-19: Out with the elderly?

COMMENT | Covid-19: Out with the elderly?

Proposals for age-based rationing during this pandemic have been discussed in many countries.
COMMENT | Penjana is a deeply flawed stimulus package

COMMENT | Penjana is a deeply flawed stimulus package

While some of the items of the announced package have merit, there are many flawed aspects that should be altered.
ICU doctor: Video calls with family vital for critically ill Covid-19 patients

ICU doctor: Video calls with family vital for critically ill Covid-19 patients

CORONAVIRUS | The call initiated by a doctor allows families to see and talk to patients and receive treatment updates.

Let family planning clinics operate during MCO to help B40 - Wan Azizah

Let family planning clinics operate during MCO to help B40 - Wan Azizah

CORONAVIRUS | NGOs also called on the government to reopen these clinics to help the B40 group.

COMMENT | Of unsung heroes and children in need

COMMENT | Of unsung heroes and children in need

Amidst the Covid-19 crisis, M'sians from all walks of life are overcoming challenges in their unique way.

COMMENT | Ensuring a Covid-19 safe environment for primary healthcare

COMMENT | Ensuring a Covid-19 safe environment for primary healthcare

It is expected that the Covid-19 cases will rebound and we have to control each wave until it gradually fades over time.

Some non-Covid-19 cases referred to private hospitals, lower rate charged

Some non-Covid-19 cases referred to private hospitals, lower rate charged

CORONAVIRUS | Non-Covid-19 patients are also being referred to district hospitals and university hospitals.

Honour and hope in our frontliners

Honour and hope in our frontliners

MP SPEAKS | If you’re a doctor, nurse, or medical staff working in government hospitals and clinics, this love letter is for you.
Economic stimulus package is on the right track

Economic stimulus package is on the right track

COMMENT | The steps taken to address the three-faceted crisis are in the right direction, but there still are many points to be addressed.

'Bidara Ruqyah' hand sanitiser not approved by Health Ministry

'Bidara Ruqyah' hand sanitiser not approved by Health Ministry

CORONAVIRUS | The ministry advises the public to exercise caution before making purchases of liquid sanitisers.

Malaysia vs the world: How are we doing in fight against Covid-19?

Malaysia vs the world: How are we doing in fight against Covid-19?

KINIGUIDE | We compare the trends of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia with other countries and look at what lessons can be learnt.

Over 1,000 retired healthcare workers start duty at frontlines of Covid-19

Over 1,000 retired healthcare workers start duty at frontlines of Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Among those who have volunteered to serve are specialists, says Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

War on Covid-19: A time for action and leadership

War on Covid-19: A time for action and leadership

COMMENT | The pandemic is arguably the most disruptive global event in recent times.

The value of a Malaysian doctor and its health-care

The value of a Malaysian doctor and its health-care

LETTER | They are the frontliners managing the Covid-19 pandemic but could be unemployed within two years.

#FrontlinersFirst to provide subsidised childcare services to MOH frontliners

#FrontlinersFirst to provide subsidised childcare services to MOH frontliners

CORONAVIRUS | Finding childcare is a critical problem faced by healthcare providers battling Covid-19.

Anwar: All signs point to recession, gov't must be decisive

Anwar: All signs point to recession, gov't must be decisive

MP SPEAKS | PKR president says gov't must act fast on impending economic fallout due to Covid-19.

PM 'for all' pledges to focus on cost of living, healthcare, education

PM 'for all' pledges to focus on cost of living, healthcare, education

Muhyiddin says he will represent all Malaysians regardless of race.
MMA proposes primary healthcare commission to address outpatient needs

MMA proposes primary healthcare commission to address outpatient needs

LETTER | The healthcare system is underfunded leading to overworked doctors, understaffed healthcare facilities.

Beijing hospital uses robot to minimise infection risk

Beijing hospital uses robot to minimise infection risk

CORONAVIRUS | Doctors can speak to patients via the robot which is also used to take temperatures and deliver medications.

Private clinic in Penang sealed for operating illegally, selling MCs

Private clinic in Penang sealed for operating illegally, selling MCs

The State Health Department had revoked the clinic's operating license on Dec 10, last year.

China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead

China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead

CORONAVIRUS | More than 87 percent of the infected workers were in Hubei.