Browsing: Malaysia

IHH Healthcare acquires leading medical travel hospital Island Hospital in Penang, Malaysia. The addition of Island Hospital’s specialised facilities and record of international accreditations further solidifies Penang as a premier hub for international patients in the region.

Inside Scoop, a popular ice cream chain, has stopped selling its Pei Pa Kao cough syrup-flavoured ice cream following advice from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH).

Malaysia has been grappling with an outbreak of leptospirosis. This bacterial infection, although not new to the region, has resurfaced with alarming vigour, raising concerns among health authorities and the general public alike.

The Government has called for increased awareness of autism following the murder of a six-year-old austic child last year. The efforts are led by Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital, a premier medical facility known for its dedication to quality, is pleased to present its newest feature: an advanced endoscopy suite that will transform patient care and diagnostic possibilities. This facility, which employs highly qualified medical professionals and has the newest equipment, is poised to raise the bar for endoscopic procedures. Which technologies are included in this new endoscopy suite?

A recent study by the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) has highlighted that the overall mental health of Malaysian youths is moderately satisfactory. According to the Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 (MyMHI23), young individuals aged between 15 and 30 scored an average of 71.91. This figure provides early indications of potential mental health challenges within this demographic.