Tag: Klinik Kesihatan

2 March 2023

‘Same Programmes, But New Label’: Medical Officer, Selangor

A primary care medical officer working in a klinik kesihatan in Selangor says introducing multiple programmes that are similar to existing ones, but with a new label, stretches existing staff to their limits without additional workers for extra programmes.

22 February 2023

Malaysia

JPA Orders Cut To Klinik Kesihatan Extended Hours To Stop Unpaid Labour

In a Feb 9 meeting with Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa, instead of approving MOH's plan to expand klinik kesihatan extended hours, JPA ordered MOH to halt the service currently provided at certain clinics on Sundays and public holidays, and beyond 12pm on Saturdays, to avoid paying staff allowances.

1 February 2023

Malaysia

‘It’s Not Hell In Sabah, But I Can See No Difference’: Senior Medical Officer

A senior MO working at a klinik kesihatan in Sabah – who had to buy his own otoscope for RM600 for work – describes his work burden as “hell” and says a KFC Snack Plate has nearly doubled in price over the years, but doctors’ wages remain stagnant.

31 January 2023

Malaysia

‘MOH Is On The Brink Of Collapse’: Government Dentist, Penang

“MOH is on the brink of collapse. We are collapsing inside. And I think they know it, but they don't care,” says a permanent dental officer working in a Penang klinik pergigian, adding that nothing has moved despite DG Hisham being in office for a decade.

9 January 2023

Malaysia

Not Only Junior Doctors, Specialists In Public Sector Underpaid And Overworked: MMA

Doctors also have family and financial commitments and, “for the sake of their sanity”, need work-life balance that has been non-existent for most in public health care.

6 January 2023

Malaysia

Extend Hours At Klinik Kesihatan To Relieve Overcrowding: Zaliha

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says 70% of emergency room visits are non-critical cases that can be treated at public health clinics; most clinics currently operate from 8am to 5pm.

28 December 2022

Malaysia

Despite MySejahtera Procurement Uncertainty, Minister Announces App’s Expansion For Primary Care Appointments

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa announces a MySejahtera appointment system at public primary care facilities for 2023. But Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim hasn’t announced if the government has procured the app, or how much payment has or will be made.

21 December 2022

Malaysia

Emergency Doctor Moots 24-Hour Klinik Kesihatan To Decongest ED

An emergency medicine doctor says building new public hospitals is not the solution to overcrowded emergency departments, but that Malaysia must focus on preventive health and primary care.

1 December 2022

Malaysia

MOH To Make HIV Prevention Drug Available For Free

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an oral medicine taken to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use, will be dispensed at public health clinics in Selangor, Klang Valley, Johor, Penang, and Sabah.

7 November 2022

Malaysia

Khairy Refutes Claim Klinik Kesihatan Paya Jaras Turned Patients Away

Khairy Jamaluddin explains that patients with chronic conditions needing further treatment are diverted to Kota Damansara or Sungai Buloh because Klinik Kesihatan Paya Jaras lacks labs. He pledges a bigger clinic for Paya Jaras if elected as Sungai Buloh MP.

Tag: Klinik Kesihatan

‘Same Programmes, But New Label’: Medical Officer, Selangor

JPA Orders Cut To Klinik Kesihatan Extended Hours To Stop Unpaid Labour

‘It’s Not Hell In Sabah, But I Can See No Difference’: Senior Medical Officer

‘MOH Is On The Brink Of Collapse’: Government Dentist, Penang

Not Only Junior Doctors, Specialists In Public Sector Underpaid And Overworked: MMA

Extend Hours At Klinik Kesihatan To Relieve Overcrowding: Zaliha

Despite MySejahtera Procurement Uncertainty, Minister Announces App’s Expansion For Primary Care Appointments

Emergency Doctor Moots 24-Hour Klinik Kesihatan To Decongest ED

MOH To Make HIV Prevention Drug Available For Free

Khairy Refutes Claim Klinik Kesihatan Paya Jaras Turned Patients Away

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Landmark UN Report Highlights Malaysia’s Mandatory Death Penalty Abolition For Drug Offences

Malaysia Approves First Long-Acting Injectable HIV Prevention Drug

12MP Review: Government Exploring New Health Financing Model

Malaysia’s HPV Vaccination Dropped To 39% For Girls Aged 15+ In 2022