hospitals
Sabah to set up committee to address utility disruption in hospitals
It will include reps from relevant govt depts and agencies – minister.
2 years ago
COMMENT | Are government hospitals a fire hazard?
Govt must release independent committee report on 2016 Johor Bahru hospital fire.
Mariam Mokhtar
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2 years ago
Malaysia introduces its first Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme
'This will reinforce the nation as a trusted destination for healthcare.'
Bernama
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2 years ago
Strike's not a solution, health minister tells healthcare workers
Sort out the issues face-to-face, she says of rumours of a nationwide strike.
2 years ago
England rushes to discharge hospital patients to ease bed-blocking crisis
Some patients are now being treated in corridors and ambulances.
Reuters
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2 years ago
Under-reporting of long Covid endangers patients' recovery
The healthcare system may be unprepared to deal with the cases.
Bernama
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3 years ago
Nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres destroyed, damaged- Zelenskiy
In areas occupied by Russian forces the situation was catastrophic.
Reuters
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3 years ago
MOH tackles staff shortage with reduced quarantine for Covid infected
Rules relaxed for healthcare workers to return early to cope with tasks.
3 years ago
Selangor braces for Covid-19 surge as ICU usage hits 80pct
COVID-19 | Selangor health director Dr Sha'ari Ngadiman discloses some concerning statistics
3 years ago
Boo: Hospitals refusing to admit Covid patients who look fine can cost lives
He shares the case of a patient who was refused admission.
4 years ago
Cabinet meeting came and went but contract doctors' fate still left hanging
The cabinet met on Wednesday but no announcement was made on the issue.
4 years ago
Klang hospital reminds staff against sharing photos on social media
Citing a rule on this for civil servants, HTAR said those who violate it will face disciplinary action, even dismissal.
4 years ago
More beds, personnel for struggling Klang, Shah Alam hospitals
This comes after images showed beds placed outdoors and patients treated on the floor.
4 years ago
People’s Health Forum wants urgent action to avoid healthcare collapse
Former MP Dr Jeyakumar suggests patient transfer and roping in private hospitals.
4 years ago
YOURSAY | Hear the cries of our junior doctors
‘Junior doctors are contemplating a strike because there is nothing left to lose.’
Yoursay
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4 years ago
Contract medical officers' strike: What is it all about?
KINIGUIDE | Frustrated contract doctors are finally speaking up on their pressing circumstances.
KiniGuide
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4 years ago
Health DG: Hospitals out of beds soon, follow SOPs to buy us time
UPDATED 8.45PM | Four Klang Valley hospitals are already out of ICU Covid-19 beds.
Annabelle Lee
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4 years ago
As brother coughs blood, S'wak activist fears system at breaking point
Patients being turned away because hospitals cannot cope, says Agnes Padan.
Martin Vengadesan
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4 years ago
Health DG: In-community Covid-19 cases caused spread to hospitals
The same occurred in Sabah, but the situation is under control and health services can continue, says Noor Hisham.
4 years ago
NGO urges govt to absorb contract workers at schools, hospitals as permanent staff
A memo on this has been submitted to Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul by the Government Contract Workers' Network.
Bernama
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4 years ago
Global coronavirus cases surpass 60 million infections
COVID-19 | The pace of new infections is accelerating, with the US reporting record numbers of hospitalisations, a Reuters tally shows.
Reuters
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4 years ago
World Stroke Organization rewards 5 Malaysian hospitals for outstanding stroke care
The WSO Angels Award is given to hospitals that demonstrate global standards in their stroke care practices, based on the timeliness and quality of the treatment
5 years ago
Give equal opportunity to all junior doctors to specialise locally - MMA urges govt
This comes after the health minister said contract medical officers can pursue further study abroad, at their own expense.
5 years ago
MOH tries innovative ways to prevent congestion at hospitals and clinics
Health DG says this over a viral image of patients waiting at a cramped space in a gov't clinic while waiting to meet doctors.
Hariz Mohd
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5 years ago
Open on weekends, medicines by post - ministry mulling ways to de-congest hospitals
Hospitals have become congested following the Covid-19 outbreak, says the Health director-general.
Annabelle Lee
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5 years ago
Miri MP urges gov't to cure S'wak from 'sick' hospitals projects
Michael Teo says S'wak has the highest number of projects, which includes planned hospitals in Sri Aman, Petra Jaya, and Lawas.
5 years ago
Sabah medic cluster hits three hospitals, 31 infected
UPDATED 6.12PM | CORONAVIRUS | The institutions affected are the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hospital, the Likas Women and Children's Hospital, and the Keningau Hospital.
5 years ago
Nine M'sian hospitals join global search for Covid-19 cure
CORONAVIRUS | The trials will collect reliable data and compare the safety and efficacy of four treatment protocols.
5 years ago
COMMENT | How to build additional hospital capacity in Malaysia
These are some important principles behind how to build additional hospital capacity for Malaysia should the need arise.
Eunice Lim & Dr Khor Swee Kheng
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5 years ago
Covid-19: Teluk Intan Hospital is still operational
CORONAVIRUS | Though in a limited manner, as its health personnel have been tested positive for the virus.
Bernama
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5 years ago
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