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Former Ghanaian President John Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly, advocating for bold reforms to the global health architecture and emphasizing health sovereignty for the Global South. He highlighted Ghana's free primary healthcare program as an example and urged Africa to take control of its health future.
Malaysia's Ministry of Health announced it will issue a circular with guidelines to limit working hours for house officers, following reports of some working up to 85 hours a week.
Dzulkefly stated that the findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) underscore the urgent need to expedite the passage of Malaysia's Senior Citizens Bill.
Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has withdrawn his civil defamation suit against Najib Razak, with the settlement involving a Facebook clarification and the removal of a disputed post by Najib.
Malaysia's Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad has outlined five strategic priorities for healthcare reform, emphasizing the need for a stronger role from the private sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Tuberculosis (TB) cases in Malaysia have increased, but the Health Ministry said the situat...
Malaysia has implemented stricter health screenings at its borders following a hantavirus alert. These measures are intended to prevent the virus from entering the country.
Malaysia's Ministry of Health has launched an oral health campaign targeting senior citizens, aiming for over 50% of them to retain at least 20 teeth by the year 2030.
Health officials in Malaysia and pharmaceutical firms in the Philippines have announced that medicine supply and prices are expected to remain stable until at least June, as countries in the region manage potential impacts from the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has settled a 2022 defamation suit filed against him by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad over a nepotism claim.
Malaysia's Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad announced 15 heat-related cases this year, which include one child fatality, highlighting concerns over extreme weather conditions.
Spain is investigating several suspected cases of hantavirus, including one in Alicante linked to a KLM flight and a woman who traveled with a deceased Dutch national. The UK has also reported potential new cases, prompting health alerts.
Dzulkefly states that Malaysia's crisis of non-communicable diseases presents a significant economic threat to the country.
Dzulkefly, a Malaysian official, has stated that hearing loss caused by industrial noise is a significant national health concern that requires attention.
Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad testified in High Court, denying any knowledge or involvement in his daughter's board posts. The testimony came amid a RM5 million lawsuit against former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has allowed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's appeal to recuse a judicial commissioner in a RM5 million defamation suit filed by Najib Razak.