Malaysia to roll out integrated lung health services to 902 clinics by end-2026 — including 65 occupational health clinics and AI chest X-ray screening for high-risk groups 🫁 https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/05/19/malaysia-targets-902-clinics-for-integrated-lung-health-rollout-by-end-2026-says-health-minister/220532

Federal govt allocates RM50 million for 6 dilapidated health facilities in Sarawak — long-overdue investment in East Malaysian healthcare infrastructure 💰 https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/20/rm50-mln-in-federal-funds-for-6-rundown-sarawak-health-facilities/

PM Anwar: Malaysia's medical supply chain remains stable despite global disruptions — Health Ministry will closely monitor stock and pricing to ensure public is not impacted 💊 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/25/govt-to-keep-medical-supply-prices-stable-amid-global-uncertainties-says-pm-anwar

No public hospital in PJ yet — Galen Centre says govt should lease or take over a private hospital now rather than wait a decade 🏥 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/05/26/think-tank-moots-govt-takeover-of-private-hospital-in-pj

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Skin cancer in Sabah: small lesions, easy to miss — and potentially fatal. Doctors at the Sabah Skin Cancer Conference 2026 are urging earlier detection before it's too late. ☀️ https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/25/skin-cancer-in-sabah-a-small-lesion-that-should-not-be-missed/

23 cyclists. 680km. Kota Kinabalu to Miri. The MMA's Sepeda Amal Borneo 2026 (July 26–31) rides to fund life-saving surgeries for critically ill children with rare immune disorders. 🚴 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/a-680km-journey-to-save-young-lives/

Should Malaysia use a 2+1 instead of 3+1 schedule for the new PCV20 pneumococcal vaccine? Malaysian paediatricians say yes — same protection, fewer doses, lower cost, and better compliance. 💉 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/why-a-21-schedule-for-pcv20-is-the-smart-choice-dr-musa-mohd-nordin-dr-zulkifli-ismail/

Selling nicotine vapes in Malaysia could now be a criminal offence. The High Court ruling means liquid nicotine is still classified as a poison — vape sellers, distributors and manufacturers may be breaking the law. 🚭 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/lawyer-selling-nicotine-vapes-potentially-an-offence-after-court-ruling/

Newcastle says NUMed grads can still work in the UK despite the new Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 — but over 100 graduates are already on a reserve list for Foundation posts. 🎓 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/newcastle-university-claims-malaysian-medical-graduates-can-still-work-in-uk/

A gov clinic was forced to apologise for a Chinese-language dengue card. A doctor fires back: language in medicine is a clinical tool, not a political statement. 🩺 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/clarity-is-a-clinical-tool-not-a-cultural-preference-dr-lim-ren-jye/

Malaysia is ageing fast — but most homes aren't ready. A public health physician calls for grants, caregiver allowances and community frameworks before it's too late. 👴 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/malaysia-must-invest-in-ageing-at-home-framework/

Selangor state-owned Selgate launches SSH Rawang — a 224-bed specialist hospital in northern Selangor with 30+ specialists covering 20+ disciplines. More hospitals coming in 2026–2027. 🏨 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/selgate-launches-first-specialist-hospital-with-over-30-specialists/

90% of Malaysians don't understand palliative care — and Malaysia has only 34 palliative specialists. Experts say it must start earlier, not just at end of life. 🏥 https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/24/experts-palliative-care-should-begin-early-not-at-lifes-end/

Malaysia's Covid-19 situation remains stable — cases down 12.6% YOY, zero deaths in 2026. New variants detected but no serious wave on the horizon. 💉 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/05/24/covid-19-situation-stable-says-health-ministry

Papaya Leaves, platelets and Dengue - the important truth. https://youtube.com/shorts/MkgUPJ5F8lA?feature=share

Sabah is drafting major public health law reforms: PHO amendments, adopting Act 371, and a proposed State Health Council. Significant moves for East Malaysian healthcare governance. 📋 https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/21/sabah-refining-major-healthcare-reforms-including-proposed-public-health-ordinance-amendments/

PM Anwar praises Sultan Idris Shah Hospital (formerly Serdang) — 9,483 cardiac angiograms and 6,486 stent procedures in 2025, handling 60 heart patients daily including emergencies round the clock. ❤️ https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/05/23/anwar-applauds-serdang-hospital-team-for-world-class-life-saving-cardiac-care/221102

Influenza vaccination rates among high-risk Malaysian adults are alarmingly low. Experts urge seniors, diabetics and heart patients to get jabbed before the mid-year flu season kicks in. 💉 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/too-few-malaysian-adults-are-protected-against-influenza/

High Court halts Malaysia's drug price display enforcement for private clinics, pending judicial review. Private doctors score a legal win after challenging the rule in effect since May 2025. ⚖️ https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/high-court-stays-enforcement-of-drug-price-display/