#healthcare

COMMENT | There are several real dangers when considering health reforms in Malaysia.

This will be one of the ways to reduce congestion and cut the people’s waiting time, says state exco Aminolhuda Hassan.

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

Deaths spark social media firestorm about the deplorable state of many government healthcare facilities.

LETTER | Healthcare is a critical service to M'sia, and better health will lead to social and economic progress.

LETTER | Why does the government continue to "play doctor” with our public healthcare system?

They are needed to fill up vacancies in new health clinics and to accommodate the increasing number of patients. 

LETTER | The LGBTQ community is often falsely associated with spreading diseases. It's time we end the discrimination to provide good healthcare.

Marred by drug mark-ups, escalating premiums and low payouts, ministry official says some M'sians are opting out of medical coverage.

The union says the exemption is needed for health clinics and hospitals to cope with the growing number of patients.

LETTER | It is wrong to imply that we cannot survive without depending on one single company.

He says he will bring Orang Asli issues to Parliament as he represents the community nationwide.

LETTER | Private healthcare is exorbitantly expensive thus consumers end up paying a hefty sum.

The finance minister says the gov't wants to see lower healthcare costs.

LETTER | We list here our serious concerns on the proposed implementation of medicines price control.

LETTER | Shocking that a private insurance company is running the public healthcare programme for the B40.

LETTER | Life-saving drug therapies are sorely needed to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients in Malaysia.

LETTER | An integrated system, instead of a partnership, will help break the silos within the industry.

YOURSAY | 'Learn from Scandinavian countries – they are small, yet can provide free healthcare.'

LETTER | Education is the best strategy to emphasise immunisation importance for the indigenous people.

UM medical faculty dean Dr Adeeba called for an official cap on the number of medical students, less medical schools and a review of the whole system. 

Many in the B40 group are unaware of the National Health Protection Scheme (mySalam)