![Malaysian medical team ready for deployment at Bangladesh field hospital Malaysian medical team ready for deployment at Bangladesh field hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61508141232_Rohingyarefugees.jpg)
Malaysian medical team ready for deployment at Bangladesh field hospital
Sixty Health Ministry medical specialists and officers are on standby to be deployed to a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar.
Wed Oct 18 2017
![Health Ministry to restructure government-borne treatment scheme Health Ministry to restructure government-borne treatment scheme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/51479645427_ijn.jpg)
Health Ministry to restructure government-borne treatment scheme
This pertains to the treatment package scheme for government hospital dependent heart patients referred to the National Heart Institute.
Fri Sep 29 2017
![World Rabies Day: When education saves lives World Rabies Day: When education saves lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/41500385294_anjingliarrabies.jpg)
World Rabies Day: When education saves lives
The plan is to end all human deaths by dog-transmitted rabies by 2030.
Thu Sep 28 2017
![Pharmacy Bill to be tabled soon Pharmacy Bill to be tabled soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41471521052_pills.jpg)
Pharmacy Bill to be tabled soon
The Health Ministry is now waiting for approval from the Attorney-General's Chambers before the bill can be tabled.
Tue Sep 26 2017
!['School canteen operators should treat students like their own children' 'School canteen operators should treat students like their own children'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41476794119_DSSSubramaniam.jpg)
'School canteen operators should treat students like their own children'
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam says school canteen operators should not solely focus on making profit.
Tue Oct 18 2016
!['Psychological first aid' offers guidance to persons facing crisis, disaster 'Psychological first aid' offers guidance to persons facing crisis, disaster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61454572644_Stress.jpg)
'Psychological first aid' offers guidance to persons facing crisis, disaster
The Health Ministry has launched a book titled 'Psychological First Aid' as a guide to give immediate relief to individuals.
Tue Oct 11 2016
![Zika: No decision made regarding abortion yet - Health Minister Zika: No decision made regarding abortion yet - Health Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51475138687_ZikaSubramaniam.jpg)
Zika: No decision made regarding abortion yet - Health Minister
Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam says all scientific information have been shared with the National Fatwa Council.
Thu Sep 29 2016
![Baby and mother should not be separated to promote breastfeeding: Health Ministry Baby and mother should not be separated to promote breastfeeding: Health Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71472915828_Breastfeeding.jpg)
Baby and mother should not be separated to promote breastfeeding: Health Ministry
Currently, only 15 out of 175 private hospitals in Malaysia place newborn babies together with the mother.
Sat Sep 03 2016
![Curb online sales of MC - Health DG Curb online sales of MC - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61472660286_MedicalLeave.jpg)
Curb online sales of MC - Health DG
The Health Ministry views seriously the currently widespread online selling of fake medical certificates.
Wed Aug 31 2016
![Zika virus: Johor-Singapore commuters urged to do daily blood test Zika virus: Johor-Singapore commuters urged to do daily blood test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51456800511_Zika.jpg)
Zika virus: Johor-Singapore commuters urged to do daily blood test
The Health Ministry is advising people returning home from countries with Zika virus infections to take screening tests.
Mon Aug 29 2016
![Return unused medicine to avoid wastage - Health Minister Return unused medicine to avoid wastage - Health Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41439439924_Pills.jpg)
Return unused medicine to avoid wastage - Health Minister
Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam says medicine in packets that are not opened and not expired are safe to reuse.
Wed Aug 10 2016
![Ministry mulling over free vaccination for immigrants, refugees Ministry mulling over free vaccination for immigrants, refugees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71464512217_Subramaniam.jpg)
Ministry mulling over free vaccination for immigrants, refugees
This is because foreigners are among causes of the spread of deadly diseases in Malaysia.
Mon Jul 04 2016
![Diphtheria: Two new cases in Sabah, five deaths recorded to date Diphtheria: Two new cases in Sabah, five deaths recorded to date](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81466640833_DatukDrNoorHisham.jpg)
Diphtheria: Two new cases in Sabah, five deaths recorded to date
The latest death was a three-year-old toddler who did not receive diphtheria immunisation.
Wed Jun 29 2016
![Fatwa states non-halal substance in diphtheria vaccination acceptable if medicinal Fatwa states non-halal substance in diphtheria vaccination acceptable if medicinal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61466817455_Vaccine.jpg)
Fatwa states non-halal substance in diphtheria vaccination acceptable if medicinal
Because the vaccine contains a porcine-derived component, some Muslim parents are reluctant to give it to their children.
Sat Jun 25 2016
![HIV/AIDS: Get tested, get treated HIV/AIDS: Get tested, get treated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51449333675_hivribbon.jpg)
HIV/AIDS: Get tested, get treated
There are more than 90,000 Malaysians living with HIV/AIDS today, but only a fraction of them are seeking treatment.
Wed May 11 2016