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Putrajaya freezes UNHCR refugee registrations, shifts control to new DPP scheme

Putrajaya freezes UNHCR refugee registrations, shifts control to new DPP scheme

Deputy minister says this is to ensure orderly registration under the government.
Health Ministry to establish caucus on drugs policy reform

Health Ministry to establish caucus on drugs policy reform

Deputy minister says drug abuse should be addressed as a humanitarian issue.
Govt mulls raising vape tax from 40 sen to RM4 per ml

Govt mulls raising vape tax from 40 sen to RM4 per ml

PARLIAMENT | It's part of measures to align taxes on smoking products - Lukanisman.
MOH to consider buying purpose-built ambulances: Lukanisman

MOH to consider buying purpose-built ambulances: Lukanisman

The ministry's long-standing practice is to modify vans into ambulances.
Health Ministry drafting bill to regulate M'sians' nutrition - Lukanisman

Health Ministry drafting bill to regulate M'sians' nutrition - Lukanisman

However, deputy health minister says it will not be ready for Parliament this year.
'Yolo' can lead to rise in HIV, says deputy health minister

'Yolo' can lead to rise in HIV, says deputy health minister

Lukanisman tells Dewan Negara it encourages risky behaviour including same-sex relationships.
Seniors can book influenza vaccinations via MySejahtera on Feb 14

Seniors can book influenza vaccinations via MySejahtera on Feb 14

Vaccination available for seniors aged 60 and above.
MOH to introduce rotation system to address workforce shortage

MOH to introduce rotation system to address workforce shortage

Deputy minister says this is expected to improve placements especially in rural areas.
Value-based healthcare crucial for better patient outcomes - deputy minister

Value-based healthcare crucial for better patient outcomes - deputy minister

Patient-centred care approach ensures healthcare aligns with individuals’ needs.
Health Ministry to discuss IJN's request for 40pct fee hike

Health Ministry to discuss IJN's request for 40pct fee hike

Deputy minister says talks will involve Finance Ministry as IJN is under its purview.
Teen impersonating doctor didn't prescribe meds - ministry

Teen impersonating doctor didn't prescribe meds - ministry

Not something an impersonator could easily do, Lukanisman says.
Heal helpline resolved 317 attempted suicides since 2022 - Lukanisman

Heal helpline resolved 317 attempted suicides since 2022 - Lukanisman

Health Ministry programme also helped prevent suicidal behaviour, says deputy minister.
MOH to clear HPV jabs backlog by end of 2024 school session

MOH to clear HPV jabs backlog by end of 2024 school session

Vaccinations previously hampered by Covid-19 pandemic, Lukanisman says.
GEG died because of constitutional issues, not lobbyists - Dzulkefly

GEG died because of constitutional issues, not lobbyists - Dzulkefly

UPDATED 1.54PM | PARLIAMENT | Health minister says his deputy’s claim 'factually wrong'.
Smoking GEG: Group calls for RCI on lobbyists' 'influence'

Smoking GEG: Group calls for RCI on lobbyists' 'influence'

These lobbyists are like drug merchants, Mohideen says.
Health Ministry: Sabah records highest TB cases in 2023

Health Ministry: Sabah records highest TB cases in 2023

Sabah records 5.8k cases, Selangor comes second at 5.6k cases.
Vape lobbyists influenced MPs, removal of GEG – deputy minister

Vape lobbyists influenced MPs, removal of GEG – deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Conflicts arose due to industry pressure, Lukanisman adds.
Nearly 9.5k new kidney patients require dialysis each year - Lukanisman

Nearly 9.5k new kidney patients require dialysis each year - Lukanisman

Deputy health minister says 4.7m Malaysians affected by chronic kidney disease.
Govt needs to set up more dialysis centres in rural S'wak: Lukanisman

Govt needs to set up more dialysis centres in rural S'wak: Lukanisman

Deputy health minister says no private services available in rural areas.
M’sia to receive 2.7m Covid-19 bivalent vaccines as replacement

M’sia to receive 2.7m Covid-19 bivalent vaccines as replacement

Only 2.5pct of the population took second booster, deputy minister says. 
Public interest forced govt into lopsided Covid-19 vaccines deal: Lukanisman

Public interest forced govt into lopsided Covid-19 vaccines deal: Lukanisman

UPDATED 3.07PM | PARLIAMENT | It was a 'life-and-death issue,' says deputy minister.
108 incompatible ventilators: Improve procurement, MOH says

108 incompatible ventilators: Improve procurement, MOH says

UPDATED 4.54PM | Problem was, no agreement on ventilator purchase, Lukanisman adds.
Lukanisman: Anti-HIV drug plan will be expanded, not cancelled

Lukanisman: Anti-HIV drug plan will be expanded, not cancelled

Deputy health minister stresses medication cannot be denied to at-risk groups.
MOH can't deny at-risk groups anti-HIV drug - Lukanisman

MOH can't deny at-risk groups anti-HIV drug - Lukanisman

PARLIAMENT | This is in spite of S'gor Mufti Department's opposition.