Hantavirus doesn't spread person-to-person like Covid. Most infections happen by inhaling contaminated dust from rodents. What Malaysians need to know 🐀 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/05/18/hantavirus-in-the-spotlight-what-you-need-to-know

WHO DG Tedros at the World Health Assembly: Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks are just the latest crises in 'dangerous and divisive' times — with US funding cuts leaving WHO 21% poorer 🚨 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/05/19/who-chief-says-ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks-sign-of-our-dangerous-times

Malaysia is at the World Health Assembly pushing for rare disease care, mental health access & affordable medicines. Dzulkefly delivers the Country Statement today in Geneva 🌍 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/18/m039sia-to-showcase-leadership-in-vital-areas-at-world-health-assembly-in-geneva

Sarawak's Dr Sim to KL: don't cut the health budget without understanding what it means for rural communities with no roads and no alternatives. Geography matters 🌏 https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/16/dr-sim-federal-govt-must-weigh-sarawaks-healthcare-before-cuts/

Cancel your medical policy now or wait for MHIT? Experts say hold on — dropping cover before the base plan launches could leave you exposed. Know your options 🏥 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/16/policyholders-in-a-quandary-over-costs

1 in 3 Malaysian adults has high blood pressure — many don't know it. Hypertension silently damages the heart, kidneys and metabolism before symptoms appear. Check yours today 💉 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/05/17/beyond-the-numbers-what-hypertension-is-really-doing-to-your-body

WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo & Uganda a global health emergency. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine. Malaysia: keep border screening tight 🚨 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/05/17/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-uganda-a-global-health-emergency

Dr Zaliha defends nicotine delisting: liquid nicotine was already flooding the black market. 'We could not allow a massive industry to operate without records or monitoring.' ⚗️ https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/16/nicotine-delisting-was-a-039critical-step039-to-regulate-black-market-vape-industry-says-dr-zaliha

Malaysia to appeal the nicotine delisting court ruling. Dr Zaliha: the exemption was needed to regulate a black market worth billions 📋 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/05/16/govt-to-appeal-against-ruling-on-nicotine-exemption-says-former-minister

Insurers rolling out upgraded medical plans ahead of MHIT — but experts warn the new deductibles and cost-sharing features can catch policyholders off guard. Know before you switch 💡 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/16/health-plans-get-an-upgrade

A Malaysian mum with severe stage-5 asthma couldn't even walk to her bathroom. Biologic therapy gave her life back — but the treatment costs over RM100k a year 💙 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/05/15/a-new-breath-of-hope-for-severe-asthma-patients

Hartal Doktor Kontrak to govt: Don't talk about cutting healthcare workers' salaries — it's premature and demoralising. "We trust PMX won't victimise health workers" 🏥 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/dont-victimise-health-workers-with-salary-cuts-hartal/

ProtectHealth CEO: MOH has not issued any instruction to scale down programs — Peka B40, Madani Medical, HSOP still running. Base MHIT and DRG remain on track for January launch 💊 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/protecthealth-says-not-yet-hit-by-spending-cuts/

Journalists were barred from covering Malaysia's landmark nicotine court ruling despite open proceedings — a troubling transparency issue 📰 https://www.nst.com.my/amp/news/nation/2026/05/1439918/media-barred-vape-nicotine-court-ruling-despite-open-proceedings

Malaysia's High Court rules liquid nicotine was delisted unlawfully — decision was motivated by economic reasons, not public health. A landmark win for tobacco control ⚖️ https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/high-court-rules-liquid-nicotine-was-delisted-unlawfully/

Malaysia's medical inflation set to hit 16% in 2026 — IHH Healthcare on how it's navigating rising costs in a challenging global environment 📈 https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/05/13/ihh-on-managing-healthcare-price-increase-in-challenging-environment

Survey: 8 in 10 Malaysians are unaware of sight-threatening retinal diseases — a serious gap as the nation ages and diabetes rates stay high 👁️ https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/eight-in-10-malaysians-unaware-of-sight-threatening-retinal-diseases-survey-finds/

Sudden death on duty: Police corporal, 36, collapses and dies during marching drill at Sepang IPD — cause of death pending 💔 https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/05/14/policeman-collapses-during-marching-drill-at-sepang-ipd-36yearold-corporal-pronounced-dead-at-scene/219851

'Every single sen cut will affect core services' — ex-health minister KJ slams proposed MOH budget cuts, saying nothing in Malaysia's public health system is a luxury 💬 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/nothing-in-public-health-care-system-is-a-luxury-kj/

Sarawak has 5,738 healthcare vacancies and needs 18k+ more posts — state now asking MMC to let returning Malaysian specialists and international graduates fill the gap 🩺 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/14/sarawak-seeks-mmc-nod-to-recruit-overseas-trained-doctors-foreign-graduates-to-fill-healthcare-gaps