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The Malaysian Ministry of Health has launched the Reduce Sugar Advocacy Plan in Putrajaya to reduce sugar consumption especially in sweetened beverages.

It is vital for us to be aware of the dangers that come with the haze. We should also be vigilant and safeguard members of our community especially those who are more susceptible to the effects of the haze. While we might not be able to neutralise the factors causing the haze, we can certainly do our part to reduce its effects and keep each other safe.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers more beds in Singapore hospitals, high temperatures in Indonesia and healthy eating initiative in Malaysia.

The Health Ministry (MOH) has ramped up its vigilance in anticipation of Disease X, assured Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. The unknown pathogen, tagged by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a potential epidemic-causing agent, has Asia, particularly Malaysia, on its toes.

Malaria cases are rising in Malaysia, despite lower prevalence rates in other parts of Asia. Data suggests climate change and other factors are contributing to this upswing.

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Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s news bulletin covers Nipah Virus in India, a new mental health institution in Malaysia and the new National Health Board in Thailand.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg recently unveiled ambitious plans to make Sarawak the centre for medical excellence on…

In an unprecedented feat, a team of medical experts from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) successfully performed a kidney transplant on an HIV patient, marking a first in Malaysian medical history. Six months after the operation, the patient is thriving, and the landmark case has sparked vital conversations about healthcare equality and discrimination.

In a recent development from Putrajaya, the Court of Appeal has overridden the High Court’s earlier decision.  Their judgement ruled that doctors can prescribe Ivermectin to patients as per the Poisons Act 1952 and the Poison Regulations 1952.