17 November 2020
They are using flimsy excuses of "ubat tak cukup", going against the Covid-19 SOPs.
Tag: non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
10 November 2020
The Malaysian Medical Association is disappointed at how Budget 2021 sidelined over 7,000 GPs’ requests on tax reliefs, as over 200 GP clinics will be closed by the end of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
7 November 2020
According to Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, the government should invest more in health care to educate people during the Covid-19 public health crisis.
2 October 2020
Unhealthy diet is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, followed by tobacco consumption.
8 September 2020
Malaysia
Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Cancer Cost Malaysia RM9 Bil Yearly In Productivity Loss: MOH, WHO
Malaysia has created a Cabinet Committee for a Health Promoting Environment to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says the Health DG.
10 August 2020
We urge the government to look into the suggested 20% increase in allocations and prioritise spending on preventive medicine, education and the upgrading of primary care facilities.
24 July 2020
Perikatan Nasional’s Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) 2020-2030 doesn't mention health financing reform.
10 July 2020
Health literacy has many folds, and it is unfair to assume that one has low health literacy because they are not practicing preventive measures when it comes to achieving good health.
9 July 2020
Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman and Azrul Mohd Khalib want the 12th Malaysia Plan to focus on non-communicable diseases and health promotion.
15 June 2020
Gender has a strong bearing on exposure to NCD risk factors, access to prevention and care, and even treatment by health care providers.