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Flu shots are now available at selected Guardian, Unity, and Watsons pharmacies in Singapore in a new MOH trial to increase vaccination rates. Open to individuals 18 and above, these community locations aim to make flu vaccines more accessible for seniors and those at risk, supporting Singapore’s preventive care goals.

During Connecting Care with Clicks Conference on 12 October 2024, Medical Channel Asia brought together Malaysia’s healthcare leaders to address regulatory challenges in the digital age. From groundbreaking digital health apps to legal insights on advertising compliance, telemedicine, and patient data security — this panel explores it all. Learn how public and private stakeholders are shaping a patient-first healthcare system in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Panelists:
– Dr. Mahesh Appannan, Head of Digital, Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia
– Mr. Chin Keat Chyuan, Vice President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) and Managing Director, KPJ Healthcare Bhd
– Mr. Vinayak Sri Ram, Partner, RDS Partnership, Advocates & Solicitors
– Mr. Koay Choon Wee, Secretariat of Medicine Advertisements Board (MAB)
and Pharmacist at Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)

Moderators:
– Ms. Genevieve Vanniasingham, Associate, RDS Partnership, Advocates & Solicitors
– Dr. Yusof bin Ahmad Khairuddin, Head of Medical Concierge Asia

*For Healthcare Professionals Only

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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, alongside Health Minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, opened the MIH Megatrends 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. The event aims to drive forward-thinking solutions in healthcare and foster collaboration among Malaysia’s healthcare, business, and government sectors.

Malaysia’s MIH Megatrends 2024 gathers healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers worldwide to explore advancements in AI, robotics, and telemedicine. This three-day event, featuring public health screenings, family zones, and digital innovations, sets the stage for Malaysia’s role in ASEAN healthcare.

Groundbreaking CD7 CAR-T therapy from NUS Medicine offers hope for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) patients. Early case reports show 16 of 17 achieved remission, marking a significant cancer treatment advancement for relapsed/refractory T-ALL.