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Malaysians have a healthy perception but an unhealthy reality
WebThe survey entitled the State of Health of the Nation by The Green Zebras on behalf of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and Novartis Malaysia, a leading pharmaceutical company, also found that seven in 10 respondents exercise at least once a week with 51% responded that they have healthy eating habits.. This sums up to almost …
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Malaysia may see soaring healthcare cost
WebA RECENT survey by a global firm showed that while certain nations may see a decline in healthcare costs, several others may also see a spike in the future. As for Malaysia, this year’s rate will be carried across next year, which is 14%. The report, entitled Aon’s 2021 Global Medical Trend Reports, also showed
Improving effective access to healthcare in Malaysia
Web22/12/2020. By Jason Loh. EFFECTIVE access to healthcare as a controversial and thorny issue in Malaysia might spill-over into full-blown political and financial crises of sorts if not tackled sufficiently and proportionately. We have seen how Budget 2021 had attracted brickbats for claims of “under-funding” our public healthcare system.
Mental wellbeing in Malaysia: It’s okay to not be okay
WebAS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to gain prevalence in Malaysia, mental health issues are cropping up. Border closures, social isolation, economic insecurity and the loss of loved ones have become major drivers of depression, anxiety and suicide, and the numbers are staggering. According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity survey, …
IHH Healthcare invests in Belun Technology to advance sleep …
WebIHH Healthcare Bhd has announced an undisclosed investment in Belun Technology Company Limited, a pioneer in sleep disorder detection and diagnosis. Belun’s breakthrough lies in its FDA-cleared, artificial intelligence-powered at-home wearable sleep test ring and software, the first of its kind. IHH Healthcare Group CEO Dr Prem Nair …
Ageing, NCD result in rising healthcare costs
WebSpeaking to FocusM, former Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the spike in healthcare cost is due to the increase in ageing population and non-communicable diseases (NCD). “Increased cost of treating more diseases due to ageing and NCD contribute to a rise in private medical plans. Hence the trending is positive and for …
Medical insurance: A necessity not everyone can afford
WebMalaysia’s medical insurance premiums are anticipated to increase up to 30% in 2020 on the back of rising healthcare costs. “Malaysia’s healthcare sector stands to benefit from the government’s plans to raise health insurance premiums in order to reduce its financial deficit,” said Fitch in a report. Fitch added that the Malaysian
Allocate 4% of the GDP on healthcare
WebTHE government should allocate at least 4% of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to the public healthcare system under Budget 2021. In its budget wish list, the Malaysia Health Coalition (MHC) said such a move would be in line with global health strategies for achieving universal health coverage. “We need to address health …
MHTC to accelerate digital, tech transformation in Malaysia’s
WebTHE Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has found a strategic digital partner in the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a global non-profit thought leader in health innovation and public policy, to strengthen the Malaysian healthcare ecosystem. Following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) inked …
“Challenges in reforming M’sian healthcare” (Part 1)
WebEditor’s note: This is a three-part letter on the writer’s reasons for the current state of Malaysia’s healthcare. Read Part 2 here. IT IS good that we are undertaking a reform of health in the form of the “Health White Paper”, expected to be tabled in Parliament sometime this year. I hope that there will
The dire need to upgrade health infrastructure in Sabah
WebBy Amanda Yeo ALTHOUGH the Health Ministry (MOH) would increase the total bed capacity and mobilise hundreds of healthcare personnel from other states to manage the escalating number of COVID-19 cases in Sabah, the poor health infrastructure problem that persists in Sabah for decades should be resolved by the current Sabah …
More personalised healthcare needed for better patient diagnosis
WebBy FocusM. 20/02/2021. in Mainstream. More personalised healthcare needed for better patient diagnosis. HEALTH systems across Asia-Pacific, including in Malaysia are facing challenges related to growing populations, and rising costs, which have only been compounded by the rise of non-communicable diseases and the current COVID-19 …
Expand insurance coverage to include mental healthcare, health
WebBy Bernie Yeo. 06/11/2021. in Featured, Mainstream. SEVERAL health practitioners have urged private health insurance in Malaysia to be expanded to cover and reimburse for mental healthcare services. This will increase access to affordable mental healthcare services and make Malaysia be on par with many other developed countries, they added.
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The first purpose-built healthcare and wellness city in Southeast Asia
WebTHE first purpose-built township project in Southeast Asia KL Wellness City (KLWC) to cultivate a lifestyle fully integrated with healthcare and wellness, marked its official launch today at the KLWC Gallery in Bukit Jalil. The ceremony welcomed Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa as its guest of honour to officiate the momentous occasion. …
Healthcare allocations under Budget 2023 not a “game changer”, …
WebDESPITE the significant increase in allocation for health under Budget 2023, it is arguably not a “game changer” for healthcare, says the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy. In an effort to strengthen the capacity of public health services next year, the Government made the Health Ministry among the recipients of the largest allocation.
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council to fuel industry growth in 2023
WebWELL on its way to achieving industry post-pandemic recovery, Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry recorded more than RM1.2 bil in healthcare traveller (HT) revenue in 2022. Over the past year, Malaysian healthcare has achieved significant milestones such as the successful implementation of a medical travel bubble before the re-opening of …
Budget 2023: MOH proposes six new initiatives
WebTHE Health Ministry (MOH) has submitted an application for six new initiatives totalling RM3.4 bil to the Finance Ministry (MOF) to be included in Budget 2023, which will be tabled on Oct 7. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the application was presented through an engagement session with Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri …
Tun M’s longevity exposed with seven simple secrets
WebHere he candidly shared with FocusM some simple but powerful secrets behind his longevity: Tip No. 1: Follow mother’s advice as mother knows best. “The first advice was given to me by my mother when I was a young boy. She told me to stop eating when the food tastes nice,” revealed Dr Mahathir.
Dr Zaliha dispels rumours of tuberculosis outbreak, situation …
WebHealth Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa stated that there is no epidemic or outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) in the Klang Valley. She emphasised that the situation is under control, in contrast to rumours circulating on social media.
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