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codeblue.galencentre.org23 Oct, 2:32 pm

Malaysia’s health system lost a scrub nurse with HIV after he says a private hospital forced his resignation. NHS Scotland later hired him without restrictions — …

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thestar.com.my23 Oct

Lowering LDL isn't the whole heart story ❤️ A 35,000-person study links triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and Lp(a) to inflammation.

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codeblue.galencentre.org23 Oct

Mahkota Medical Centre in Melaka is now Mahkota Specialist Hospital 🏥 A new block will make it Melaka's biggest private hospital by 2029.

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malaymail.com23 Oct

Malaysia can now see haze coming 5 days ahead 🌫️ New forecasting model unveiled, with a regional haze fund planned as El Niño raises fire risk.

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themalaysianreserve.com22 Oct

Health checks for commercial-vehicle drivers could help detect medical risks earlier and improve road safety across Malaysia.

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Malaysia’s health story,
clearly told.

In Malaysian health today

Malaysia’s health system lost a scrub nurse with HIV after he says a private hospital forced his resignation. NHS Scotland later hired him without restrictions — …

Lowering LDL isn't the whole heart story ❤️ A 35,000-person study links triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and Lp(a) to inflammation.

Mahkota Medical Centre in Melaka is now Mahkota Specialist Hospital 🏥 A new block will make it Melaka's biggest private hospital by 2029.

Malaysia can now see haze coming 5 days ahead 🌫️ New forecasting model unveiled, with a regional haze fund planned as El Niño raises fire risk.

Health checks for commercial-vehicle drivers could help detect medical risks earlier and improve road safety across Malaysia.

More from the health desk

KPJ is bringing hearing-health education into Malaysian schools to help young people protect their hearing before damage becomes permanent.

Malaysia proposes pooled medicine procurement to strengthen regional drug security and improve access to essential medicines.

More than 13,000 doctor posts remain vacant nationwide, including 1,660 specialist positions. Malaysia’s health system is under growing staffing pressure.

Malaysia retains WHO recognition for eliminating mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission — a major public-health milestone.

27 men, including 3 civil servants, caught in a ketum (kratom) raid in Selangor by the National Anti-Drug Agency 🚨

Why hasn't the rain cleared the haze? Indonesian smoke keeps drifting in during the monsoon transition. Relief may only come when Northeast Monsoon winds shift 🌫️

Haze update: schools in KL, Putrajaya and 5 states reopen tomorrow, but ALL outdoor activities are suspended. Masks advised, esp. for kids with respiratory sympto…

Medical insurance premiums are going up 9% a year with Hong Leong Assurance – about 50% cumulative by 2030. Those 60+ on the lowest plan get a one-year deferment …

Find your way through Malaysian healthcare.

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Malaysia’s health story,clearly told.

In Malaysian health today

Malaysia’s health system lost a scrub nurse with HIV after he says a private hospital forced his resignation. NHS Scotland later hired him without restrictions — …

Lowering LDL isn't the whole heart story ❤️ A 35,000-person study links triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and Lp(a) to inflammation.

Mahkota Medical Centre in Melaka is now Mahkota Specialist Hospital 🏥 A new block will make it Melaka's biggest private hospital by 2029.

Malaysia can now see haze coming 5 days ahead 🌫️ New forecasting model unveiled, with a regional haze fund planned as El Niño raises fire risk.

Health checks for commercial-vehicle drivers could help detect medical risks earlier and improve road safety across Malaysia.

More from the health desk

KPJ is bringing hearing-health education into Malaysian schools to help young people protect their hearing before damage becomes permanent.

Malaysia proposes pooled medicine procurement to strengthen regional drug security and improve access to essential medicines.

More than 13,000 doctor posts remain vacant nationwide, including 1,660 specialist positions. Malaysia’s health system is under growing staffing pressure.

Malaysia retains WHO recognition for eliminating mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission — a major public-health milestone.

27 men, including 3 civil servants, caught in a ketum (kratom) raid in Selangor by the National Anti-Drug Agency 🚨

Why hasn't the rain cleared the haze? Indonesian smoke keeps drifting in during the monsoon transition. Relief may only come when Northeast Monsoon winds shift 🌫️

Haze update: schools in KL, Putrajaya and 5 states reopen tomorrow, but ALL outdoor activities are suspended. Masks advised, esp. for kids with respiratory sympto…

Medical insurance premiums are going up 9% a year with Hong Leong Assurance – about 50% cumulative by 2030. Those 60+ on the lowest plan get a one-year deferment …

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