Tag: FPMPAM

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6 June 2025

Malaysia

Doctors’ Group ‘Disappointed’ With Broken Promise Of GP Fee Review

FPMPAM expresses "deep disappointment" with Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad's broken promise, made on May 3, of reviewing GP consultation fees within a month. The doctors' group says Naccol's concerns about the impact of a fee increase are "misplaced".

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10 April 2025

Malaysia

US Tariff Fears Amplify Cost Woes For Malaysian GP Clinics

FPMPAM urges abolition of the drug price display mandate, in light of the US preparing tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Trade disruptions can ripple through the broader supply chain, even as global cost shocks are already straining Malaysian private GP clinics.

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18 November 2024

Malaysia

FPMPAM’s GP Clinics Imposing Regulatory Compliance Charge After Medicine Price Display Mandate

Opposing a drug price display mandate, FPMPAM has advised its over 5,000 members nationwide to impose a new Regulatory Compliance Charge (RCC) in their GP clinics, starting at a minimum RM20. The RCC charge will be adjusted as new regulations are imposed.

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2 April 2021

Malaysia

GPs Want Private Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Amid Slow Vaccination

Three medical practitioners say private GPs can provide non-ultra cold Covid-19 vaccines to people who are willing to pay for vaccination.

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9 April 2020

Letter

Mass Early Treatment Will Save Lives, Time and Cost – FPMPAM

It is clear that many more who are untested and asymptomatic also pose as a source of infection in the community.

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14 October 2019

Malaysia

FPMPAM Medical Camp In Kota Belud Treats Over 250 Patients

People got free reading glasses too.

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4 October 2019

Opinion

Notes From The Semai Village of Kampung Dayok

Malaysia's first Orang Asli Medical Post opens in Kampung Dayok, Pos Lenjang, on September 29.

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6 September 2019

Malaysia

Doctors: Peka B40 Using Us To Feed Insurance Companies Data

Insurance companies can then identify who to exclude from coverage.

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18 July 2019

Malaysia

Doctors: Measles A Red Herring In Bateq Tragedy

Although complications from measles can lead to death, 10 of the 15 victims were adults.

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4 July 2019

Malaysia

Doctors Doubt Measles Killed Bateq People

Doctors found manganese content in Kampung Kuala Koh water to be toxic.