health screening Archives

26 May 2026

Malaysia

ProtectHealth Improves GP Benefits, Targets 40-Something Adults To Boost Take-Up

ProtectHealth has raised GP fees and doubled follow-up payments under Peka B40. Despite providing free health screenings, take-up rates are very low at 27%. Hence, ProtectHealth plans to target adults in their 40s by appealing to family responsibility.

7 May 2026

Malaysia

Mudah Healthtech, Sihat XPress Kiosk To Accelerate Preventive Care

Mudah Healthtech’s Sihat Xpress kiosk closes the health care gap between urban and rural areas, acting as a critical health care link.

28 August 2025

Malaysia

Sun Life Malaysia Expands Free Blood Glucose Screenings

Sun Life Malaysia joins forces with BookDoc, Health Lane Family Pharmacy, Roche Diagnostics Malaysia, and MOG Eyewear Malaysia to promote early diabetes prevention.

27 August 2025

Malaysia

Selangor Saring Reveals Poor State Of People’s Health, Reluctance For Follow-Ups

Commended by experts, Selangor Saring has screened 32,000 people since 2022. The health screening programme shows a generally poor state of health among Malaysians and, crucially, people's reluctance to seek further care amid the country's NCD crisis.

18 August 2025

Malaysia

4,000 Free Mammograms Available For Underprivileged Women Aged 40 To 65 Across Malaysia

The programme directly addresses the gap in early detection, particularly among underserved communities.

15 August 2025

Malaysia

IJN Leads Lifesaving Initiative In Pulau Tioman With AED Donation And Health Screening

The joint effort with RHB reflects the commitment to extend health care and community support beyond city centres, ensuring even the most remote populations have access to critical tools and knowledge.

3 July 2025

Malaysia

Kidney Health Screening Initiative For Malaysia’s Underserved Communities

The inaugural screening is the first in a series of proactive efforts dedicated to identifying chronic kidney disease early and managing its risk factors comprehensively.

17 June 2025

Malaysia

Sihat Fest 2025: Nurturing Healthier Communities

SKSMC's Sihat Fest 2025 brought Klang families and individuals together for a vibrant morning of health-focused engagement, fun, and community spirit.

7 May 2025

Malaysia

Alliance Bank Expands Access To Cancer Screening With Prince Court, National Cancer Society Malaysia

This tripartite collaboration brings the three organisations together to support national efforts in advancing cancer awareness and screening accessibility, ultimately improving survival rates and the overall well-being of Malaysians.

28 March 2025

Malaysia

MOH Exploring AI For Cancer, TB, Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

MOH is studying AI to enhance diagnostic screenings for cancer, TB, and diabetic retinopathy. Several pilot projects are underway, with AI aiding early detection and clinical decisions. MOH stresses AI will support, not replace, health care professionals.

Tag: health screening

ProtectHealth Improves GP Benefits, Targets 40-Something Adults To Boost Take-Up

Mudah Healthtech, Sihat XPress Kiosk To Accelerate Preventive Care

Sun Life Malaysia Expands Free Blood Glucose Screenings

Selangor Saring Reveals Poor State Of People’s Health, Reluctance For Follow-Ups

4,000 Free Mammograms Available For Underprivileged Women Aged 40 To 65 Across Malaysia

IJN Leads Lifesaving Initiative In Pulau Tioman With AED Donation And Health Screening

Kidney Health Screening Initiative For Malaysia’s Underserved Communities

Sihat Fest 2025: Nurturing Healthier Communities

Alliance Bank Expands Access To Cancer Screening With Prince Court, National Cancer Society Malaysia

MOH Exploring AI For Cancer, TB, Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Ministers, Officials Go Around The World On 50 Trips In 50 Days

Insurers Question ‘Excessive’ Private Health Screenings, Procedures, Hospitalisations

Governor: Bank Negara Mandated To Protect Insurance Industry

The Corporate Scalpel: How Malaysia’s Private Hospitals Are Quietly Reshaping The Fight Against NCDs — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

Plague On Both Your Houses: MPs Slam Insurers, Private Hospitals