health care system Archives - Page 2 of 27

6 June 2024

Letter

Health Care Workers Are Our Invaluable Assets — Dzulkefly Ahmad

Dr Dzul says there's no quick fix for human resource issues. The MOH agrees on prioritising health care workers' well-being, including better work-life balance and fair compensation, and is revisiting practices like long on-call hours.

17 May 2024

Malaysia

Health Care Should Be Colour Blind: DAP MP

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii says the proposal to open UiTM's cardiothoracic surgery postgrad to non-Bumi was meant to tackle a "severe" cardiothoracic surgeon shortage, not to challenge constitutional rights, adding health care shouldn't be racialised.

10 May 2024

Letter

Beyond Borders: A Malaysian Nurse’s Odyssey In The Heart Of Swedish Health Care — Sandra Laxmana

Fostering a culture of openness and positivity, free from blame, is crucial for retaining staff in health care settings, says Sandra Laxmana, a Malaysian nurse currently working in the Swedish health care system.

26 April 2024

World

Is Southeast Asia’s Health Care Workforce Ready For Climate Change?

Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient health care workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.

16 April 2024

Letter

Regulatory Oversight For Specialist Training Programmes Should Be Mandatory, Not Optional — Dr Dayang Anita Abdul Aziz

Paediatric surgeon Dr Dayang Anita says she wasn't a product of the parallel pathway introduced by MOH in 2014, calling for the best training for current and budding specialists. "If we use historical records, we don't even need to change the government."

26 March 2024

Malaysia

Dr Dzul’s Ambitious National EMR Plan Covers Private Facilities, Public Health Data

Dr Dzul plans for a national EMR system covering both public and private health care facilities that enables precision medicine, and also precision public health from big data analytics. Selayang Hospital will be the first hospital to pioneer the system.

14 March 2024

Malaysia

CodeBlue Turns Five!

CodeBlue has turned 5 years old, with more than 16.3 million all-time views to date. We're grateful for the deep trust of the health care profession, patients, and policymakers in us. CodeBlue’s success is only possible because of our relationship with our readers.

6 March 2024

Letter

Breaking Boundaries: A Nurse’s Journey From Toxic Work Environment To International Opportunity — Sandra Laxmana

Nurse Sandra Laxmana writes that she remained at senior nurse level throughout her decade-long tenure in Malaysia, compared to her time in Saudi Arabia where she rose through three promotions without actively seeking them. “Nurses are beyond borders.”

1 March 2024

Letter

Stop The Blame Game: The Urgent Call For A Systemic Overhaul In Malaysian Health Care – Dr Azim Hazizuddin Nasaruddin

Dr Azim Hazizuddin says Malaysia's health care system is at a crossroads. Extended service hours and outsourcing only offer temporary relief; systemic reform is needed. Individuals within the system must also take personal responsibility for their growth.

6 February 2024

Letter

Health Care Settings Won’t Collapse Without Sufficient Housemen — Ministry Of Health Malaysia

MOH anticipates recovery in housemen numbers as medical school training is no longer disrupted, adding that MOs and specialists are responsible for medical care. "The notion that health care settings would collapse without sufficient HOs is unfounded."

Tag: health care system

Health Care Workers Are Our Invaluable Assets — Dzulkefly Ahmad

Health Care Should Be Colour Blind: DAP MP

Beyond Borders: A Malaysian Nurse’s Odyssey In The Heart Of Swedish Health Care — Sandra Laxmana

Is Southeast Asia’s Health Care Workforce Ready For Climate Change?

Regulatory Oversight For Specialist Training Programmes Should Be Mandatory, Not Optional — Dr Dayang Anita Abdul Aziz

Dr Dzul’s Ambitious National EMR Plan Covers Private Facilities, Public Health Data

CodeBlue Turns Five!

Breaking Boundaries: A Nurse’s Journey From Toxic Work Environment To International Opportunity — Sandra Laxmana

Stop The Blame Game: The Urgent Call For A Systemic Overhaul In Malaysian Health Care – Dr Azim Hazizuddin Nasaruddin

Health Care Settings Won’t Collapse Without Sufficient Housemen — Ministry Of Health Malaysia

Kebajikan Kakitangan Perubatan Dan Kesihatan Kerajaan Yang Bekerja Shif Diabaikan Bawah SSPA — Dr A.H.H.

MMC-Registered Medical Graduates Nearly Halved In Six Years

Six Nurses’ Groups Oppose 45-Hour Work Week Under SSPA Shift System

New SSPA Ruling Worsens Nurses’ Work Burden — Hartal Doktor Kontrak

UMMC To Improve Process For Patients To Get Non-Formulary Drugs