maternal health Archives

1 December 2020

Malaysia

Sabah’s Life Expectancy Drops, KLites Live Longer Than East Coast Residents: KRI

In 2019, Malaysia’s life expectancy of 75 years was lower than Singapore (84.9 years) and Thailand (78.4 years); Malaysia’s life expectancy growth has plateaued over the last decade, especially for men.

24 November 2020

Malaysia

Illegal For Doulas To Act As Midwives: Adham

The presence of trained health workers is necessary for home births, including for low-risk cases, says Dr Adham Baba.

13 May 2020

Letter

Covid-19 Could Trigger Increase In Maternal Deaths — Dr John Teo

Pregnant women may have transport difficulties, fear of going out, or have no money to attend their antenatal checkups.

1 January 2020

Malaysia

Why Health Care Isn’t Really Free In Sarawak

High cost of travels and the fear of pricey subsequent medical visits and treatments deter rural Sarawakians from getting tested.

17 December 2019

Malaysia

After Two Decades, Lawas Hospital’s Groundbreaking Set Dec 21

The long-delayed project in Sarawak was supposed to start construction in 2011 and was slated for completion in 2016, but will only start work this year.

13 September 2019

Malaysia

Fighting Malnutrition, MOH Moots Nutritious Food Vouchers For Pregnant B40

Malaysia suffers a triple burden of malnutrition -- overweight, anaemia, and stunting.

Tag: maternal health

Illegal For Doulas To Act As Midwives: Adham

Covid-19 Could Trigger Increase In Maternal Deaths — Dr John Teo

Why Health Care Isn’t Really Free In Sarawak

After Two Decades, Lawas Hospital’s Groundbreaking Set Dec 21

Fighting Malnutrition, MOH Moots Nutritious Food Vouchers For Pregnant B40

HSAJB Probes Doctor’s Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Anaesthesiologist

Malaysian Medical Negligence Damages Still Too Low: Lawyer

Universiti Malaya’s Nirmala Appointed To WHO Science Council

Taiping Hospital Medical Officers Drowning Under Cluster Expansions, Zero Housemen — Medical Officer

Why Malaysia’s Health Care Financing Model Is Mathematically Unsustainable