Paxlovid antiviral to be extended to private hospitals, clinics and teaching hospitals
The antiviral drug Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 will be extended to private hospitals and clinics as well as teaching hospitals, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue May 17 2022
Tobacco use among causes of death due to cancer - Khairy
Cancer is among the leading causes of death in private hospitals at 34.95 pct, and the fourth in hospitals under the MOH, at 11.56 pct, with tobacco use as one of the main factors causing the disease.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Private hospitals to assist in Sarawak as cases increase
The total number of categories four and five in the ICU and wards will soon increase beyond the available space within the public hospitals.
Wed Sep 22 2021
MOH targets 20 per cent of private hospitals recognised as baby-friendly hospitals by 2025
Only 22 or 12.6 per cent of the 175 private hospitals in Malaysia had been recognised as baby-friendly hospitals.
Fri Sep 17 2021
HLA covers COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals
HLA aims to assist those who get admitted at private hospitals for COVID-19 treatments in categories three, four and five.
Wed Aug 18 2021
COVID: GKV STF frees up more beds in public, private hospitals
The capacity of beds in public and private hospitals treating COVID-19 patients in the Greater Klang Valley (GKV) area will be increased by repurposing some areas in the hospital into patient wards.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Vietnam taps private hospitals as Delta-driven COVID-19 infections rise
After successfully containing the virus for much of the pandemic, Vietnam has been facing record daily increases in cases since late April.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Private hospitals not using Ivermectin for COVID-19 patients - APHM
Dr Kuljit said APHM has also ensured that none of its members have prescribed Ivermectin.
Mon Jul 26 2021
APHM to facilitate sharing of resources in treating COVID-19 patients, accelerating vaccination
As of today, almost 100 per cent of the designated COVID-19 ICU beds in private hospitals are taken up by COVID-19 Category 5 patients.
Mon Jul 19 2021
COVID: Private hospitals to provide nurses to government hospitals
The move was based on the current COVID-19 situation at public hospitals particularly in the Klang Valley.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Private hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination for public today
Some private hospitals have started administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to the general public today following the government's decision to allow private hospitals to be used as vaccination centres.
Mon Jun 07 2021
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Thu Jun 03 2021
Calls for immediate action on private healthcare workers' distress during roadblocks
Dr Kuljit hopes private healthcare workers can use special lanes at the roadblocks as often there are urgent emergencies to attend to.
Thu Jun 03 2021
1,000 GP clinics, private hospitals to start administering vaccines by June 30
The government is targeting to designate 1,000 general practitioner (GP) clinics and private hospitals as vaccination centres (PPVs), to start administering vaccines before June 30.
Sun May 30 2021
Sarawak gets green light to gazette private hospitals as PPV - Abang Jo
Sarawak has received the green light from the Prime Minister to gazette private hospitals statewide as Vaccination Centres (PPVs) to expedite the implementation of the immunisation programme.
Wed May 19 2021