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[COLUMNIST] Health literacy and preventative care: Reducing the burden on healthcare systems
Improving health literacy is essential to reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
Wed Jun 19 2024
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Gov't plan to combat NCDs among focus of Parliament today
Also in focus will be the number of entrepreneurs forced to shut down businesses due to economic slowdown and ministry's effort to help.
Thu Nov 23 2023
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MOH to focus on managing NCD epidemic - Khairy
The MOH can focus on managing the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic now that the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought under control, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Apr 28 2022
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Malaysia to align its strategic plans for NCDs with WHO's implementation road map
Malaysia will align its National Strategic Plans for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and upcoming White Paper on the Future of Healthcare with the WHO's Implementation Road Map.
Thu Jan 27 2022
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COVID-19 endemic stage: Healthier lifestyle can make a big difference
Most severe cases and deaths are associated with underlying diseases that could have been preventable if addressed early on.
Wed Sep 15 2021
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Recruit South-East Asia's youth in the fight against chronic disease
Increasing longevity, urbanization and poor lifestyles are contributing to a massive increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South-East Asia.
Wed May 10 2017