![Paxlovid antiviral to be extended to private hospitals, clinics and teaching hospitals Paxlovid antiviral to be extended to private hospitals, clinics and teaching hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652787014_MenteriKesihatanKh.jpg)
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
![Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647351150_MahkamahRayuan.jpg)
Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship
The Court of Appeal ruled that a 23-year-old woman who was adopted by Malaysian parents, was abandoned when she was born at a private hospital, and that she is entitled to Malaysian citizenship.
Tue Mar 15 2022
![Tobacco use among causes of death due to cancer - Khairy Tobacco use among causes of death due to cancer - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643968023_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
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
![Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani performs Malaysia's first Rezum Water Vapour Therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani performs Malaysia's first Rezum Water Vapour Therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636020047_TBHOSPITAL.jpg)
Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani performs Malaysia's first Rezum Water Vapour Therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani has become the first private hospital in Malaysia to have added Rezum Water Vapour Therapy (Rezum), a minimally-invasive procedure for men looking to treat their BPH.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![Private hospitals to assist in Sarawak as cases increase Private hospitals to assist in Sarawak as cases increase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625456537_TBKuljitSingh.jpg)
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 MOH targets 20 per cent of private hospitals recognised as baby-friendly hospitals by 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598250659_DRNOORAZMIGHAZALI.jpg)
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
![Former Jemoreng assemblyman dies Former Jemoreng assemblyman dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631861157_AbuSemanJahwi.jpg)
Former Jemoreng assemblyman dies
Former Jemoreng assemblyman Abu Seman Jahwi died at a private hospital here at about 5 am today, due to a heart complication. He was 64.
Fri Sep 17 2021
![Former Sabah governor Tun Sakaran Dandai in ICU with COVID-19 Former Sabah governor Tun Sakaran Dandai in ICU with COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629881067_TBTUNSKAKARAN.jpg)
Former Sabah governor Tun Sakaran Dandai in ICU with COVID-19
Tun Sakaran is now being treated in the ICU of a private hospital for COVID-19 infection and he is now in stable condition, said his son, Datuk Seri Nasir.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Former Sabah CM Musa Aman's son dies Former Sabah CM Musa Aman's son dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629786420_TBTANSRIMUSA.jpg)
Former Sabah CM Musa Aman's son dies
Former Sabah Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman's son died at a private hospital here today. He was 34.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![HLA covers COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals HLA covers COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627380720_TBICUHOSSGBULOHCOVID.jpg)
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 COVID: GKV STF frees up more beds in public, private hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627311738_DrChongCheeKheong.jpg)
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 Vietnam taps private hospitals as Delta-driven COVID-19 infections rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627637829_VIETNAM.jpg)
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 Private hospitals not using Ivermectin for COVID-19 patients - APHM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627253208_PersahabatanHospita.jpg)
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 APHM to facilitate sharing of resources in treating COVID-19 patients, accelerating vaccination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624086447_TBICUHOSSGBULOHCOVID.jpg)
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 COVID: Private hospitals to provide nurses to government hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625456537_TBKuljitSingh.jpg)
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