Malaysia is on full alert to face the threat of hantavirus infection, although no cases involving Malaysians have been recorded thus far. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the approach ...

As we celebrate Mother’s Day this second Sunday of May, we also honor the dedication of mothers-to-be who prepare themselves — mind, body, and heart — to give their babies not only the best start in ...

The Johor State Government is targeting to fully fill the remaining 59 per cent, or 1,342 vacant posts, at Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG) by September this year in stages, to ensure the hospital’s ...

The health ministry is establishing a special task force on drug and medical device safety to be better prepared to face global supply chain uncertainties.

The 2026 global hepatitis report outlines gains made over the past decade. New hepatitis B infections have dropped by 32%, while hepatitis C-related deaths have declined by 12%. Among children under ...

The Melaka government will ask Putrajaya to build a new hospital in the state, chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said today. Rauf said an additional health facility was urgently needed to serve Melaka’s ...

Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread parasite found in humans and animals, infects nearly one-third of the global population, yet its microscopic size has made it difficult for scientists to study.

It has been found that about 1.9 million children in the region remain “zero-dose,” meaning they have not received any vaccines. Many live in remote or underserved areas, including informal urban ...

The supply of medical devices in Malaysia remains stable and under control despite the global energy crisis affecting the availability of certain high-risk imported products. The Ministry of Health ...

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition globally, and its impact is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. In Malaysia, cases are expected to rise five ...

Cancer remains the third leading cause of death in Malaysia, with about 40,000 new cases recorded annually, underscoring mounting pressure on the country’s healthcare system and workforce capacity.

The government will establish a national strategic buffer stock to ensure the supply of medicines and medical devices remains secure following the global energy crisis caused by the conflict in West ...