Tag: public health care

20 September 2023

Form Independent Investigation Into Baby Snatching Suffered By Stateless Mothers — Dr Kelvin Yii

Health Minister's advisor Dr Kelvin Yii casts doubt on JKN Sabah's swift denial of the snatching of babies from stateless mothers in the state's public hospitals. "We must...prevent the possibility of a generation of stolen children in our hospitals."

19 September 2023

Malaysia

MP Moots Special Lane For Police, Veterans In Emergency Departments

Wan Saiful Wan Jan (PN-Tasek Gelugor) suggests creating a special lane for police officers, military personnel, and veterans to cut the queue in overcrowded emergency departments at public hospitals. MOH currently only has a special lane for the elderly.

19 September 2023

FeaturesMy

Madani Medical Scheme’s GP Consultation Fee Raised By RM5, Programme Expanded Nationwide

ProtectHealth raises GP consultation fee under Madani Medical Scheme (SPM) from RM30 to RM35 and the limit for combined consultation & med per visit from RM60 to RM70. Also, 20 drugs added to the medication list. SPM was expanded nationwide from Sept 15.

19 September 2023

Malaysia

Gap In Sarawak Psychiatric Services Amid Youth Suicides, Alcohol And Drug Addiction

A Miri Hospital psychiatrist says Kapit, Mukah, Betong, Saratok & Lawas need resident psychiatric teams, as Sarawakian youths in interiors are dying by suicide. Alcohol & amphetamine addiction are major issues. Sarawak only has 8 psychiatric departments.

18 September 2023

Malaysia

Government Doctors Link Their Mental Health Issues To Work: Poll

In a CodeBlue poll among 87 government health care workers (predominantly doctors) nationwide, 89% of respondents attributed work problems for their mental health issues; 76% are deterred from seeking help due to perceived obstacles in career progression.

15 September 2023

Opinion

Optimising Public-Private Partnership In NCD Care Provision

By nurturing strong partnerships between the public and private health care sectors, we can envision a health care system that provides equitable care regardless of financial status, ensuring quality health care for all.

15 September 2023

Letter

Pockets Of Bullying Still Happening In Public Health Care Facilities – MMA

MMA has received complaints about pockets of bullying still occurring in public health care facilities: HODs, specialists, MOs, HOs & other health care workers. "We urge the MOH to urgently act to once and for all, put a stop to this toxic work culture."

14 September 2023

Opinion

The Moment For Caring: Global Week For Action On NCDs

Due to socioeconomic status and geographic location, Malaysians living with NCDs are often deprived of quality treatment and standard-of-care.

14 September 2023

Malaysia

‘Modify’ Treatment Plan Means Prescribing Generics, Minister’s Advisor Tells Madani Panel GPs

Health Minister's special advisor Dr Kelvin Yii says ProtectHealth's suggestion for Madani Medical Scheme panel GPs to "modify" treatment plans for cost containment means prescribing cheaper generics. He claims the price list is based on "average costs''.

8 September 2023

Malaysia

Health Workers Exempt From Thursday Batik Mandate: JPA

A JPA FAQ states that government health care workers, including doctors and other health care staff who wear lab coats, are exempt from the compulsory Malaysian batik dress code for federal civil servants on Thursdays.

Tag: public health care

Form Independent Investigation Into Baby Snatching Suffered By Stateless Mothers — Dr Kelvin Yii

MP Moots Special Lane For Police, Veterans In Emergency Departments

Madani Medical Scheme’s GP Consultation Fee Raised By RM5, Programme Expanded Nationwide

Gap In Sarawak Psychiatric Services Amid Youth Suicides, Alcohol And Drug Addiction

Government Doctors Link Their Mental Health Issues To Work: Poll

Optimising Public-Private Partnership In NCD Care Provision

Pockets Of Bullying Still Happening In Public Health Care Facilities – MMA

The Moment For Caring: Global Week For Action On NCDs

‘Modify’ Treatment Plan Means Prescribing Generics, Minister’s Advisor Tells Madani Panel GPs

Health Workers Exempt From Thursday Batik Mandate: JPA

Do We Love Our Children? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Yuenwah San, Dr Selva Kumar Sivapunniam, PH Wong, Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Hartini Zainudin, Sangeet Kaur Deo

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