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Skin cancer in Sabah: small lesions, easy to miss — and potentially fatal. Doctors at the Sabah Skin Cancer Conference 2026 are urging earlier detection before it's too late. ☀️ www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/25/s...

23 cyclists. 680km. Kota Kinabalu to Miri. The MMA's Sepeda Amal Borneo 2026 (July 26–31) rides to fund life-saving surgeries for critically ill children with rare immune disorders. 🚴 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/a-68...

Should Malaysia use a 2+1 instead of 3+1 schedule for the new PCV20 pneumococcal vaccine? Malaysian paediatricians say yes — same protection, fewer doses, lower cost, and better compliance. 💉 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/why-...

Selling nicotine vapes in Malaysia could now be a criminal offence. The High Court ruling means liquid nicotine is still classified as a poison — vape sellers, distributors and manufacturers may be breaking the law. 🚭 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/lawy...

Newcastle says NUMed grads can still work in the UK despite the new Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 — but over 100 graduates are already on a reserve list for Foundation posts. 🎓 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/newc...

A gov clinic was forced to apologise for a Chinese-language dengue card. A doctor fires back: language in medicine is a clinical tool, not a political statement. 🩺 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/clar...

Malaysia is ageing fast — but most homes aren't ready. A public health physician calls for grants, caregiver allowances and community frameworks before it's too late. 👴 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/mala...

Selangor state-owned Selgate launches SSH Rawang — a 224-bed specialist hospital in northern Selangor with 30+ specialists covering 20+ disciplines. More hospitals coming in 2026–2027. 🏨 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/selg...

90% of Malaysians don't understand palliative care — and Malaysia has only 34 palliative specialists. Experts say it must start earlier, not just at end of life. 🏥 www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/24/e...

Malaysia's Covid-19 situation remains stable — cases down 12.6% YOY, zero deaths in 2026. New variants detected but no serious wave on the horizon. 💉 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

Papaya Leaves, platelets and Dengue - the important truth. https://youtube.com/shorts/MkgUPJ5F8lA?feature=share

Sabah is drafting major public health law reforms: PHO amendments, adopting Act 371, and a proposed State Health Council. Significant moves for East Malaysian healthcare governance. 📋 www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/21/s...

PM Anwar praises Sultan Idris Shah Hospital (formerly Serdang) — 9,483 cardiac angiograms and 6,486 stent procedures in 2025, handling 60 heart patients daily including emergencies round the clock. ❤️ www.malaymail.com/news/malaysi...

Influenza vaccination rates among high-risk Malaysian adults are alarmingly low. Experts urge seniors, diabetics and heart patients to get jabbed before the mid-year flu season kicks in. 💉 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/too-...

High Court halts Malaysia's drug price display enforcement for private clinics, pending judicial review. Private doctors score a legal win after challenging the rule in effect since May 2025. ⚖️ codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/high...

Malaysia's new hospital pricing system (DRG) will classify patients by severity — not insurer fee ranges. ProtectHealth says it'll cover most disease groups under the Base MHIT plan. 🏥 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/drg-...

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IHH Healthcare brought Malaysia's LungShield to the World Health Assembly — screening 10,000 traffic police for occupational lung disease using a public-private model 🫁 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/ihh-...

MMC bans fee-splitting: doctors can no longer be pressured by hospitals or insurers to cut their fees as a condition for patient referrals. MMA now wants MOH, BNM, and MyCC to enforce it 💊 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/mmc-...

Malaysia's Health Ministry is expanding the scope of treatments at private clinics to empower GPs — more care closer to home, less crowding in hospitals 🏥 www.nst.com.my/news/nation/...

Patient leaflets, clinic info, appointment links, videos, PDFs. All inside one virtual contact card. Share by QR. Update anytime. Never run out of print eg Dengue FAQ in whatever language! Live eg: vcard.physician.my/vcard/klinik...

UK training policy changes DON'T invalidate your Malaysian medical degree. NUMed's Newcastle University hits back at claims Britain "killed Malaysia's international student dreams" — NUMed grads can apply for UK postgrad training www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opi...

Malaysia's AI lung screening at public clinics has found 724 lung nodules and 73 high-risk cancer cases among 9,174 patients — 26.9% had abnormal chest X-rays. Catching cancer early at the community level 🫁 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Malaysia targets 902 public health clinics with integrated lung care by end of 2026 — TB, COPD, lung cancer screening, asthma and AI chest X-ray under one roof. Respiratory health just got a serious upgrade 🫁 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Malaysia & Singapore ink a health MOU — aligned Nutri-Grade food labels, cross-border referrals to Johor private hospitals, and Medisave coverage in the works. Bilateral healthcare diplomacy getting serious 🤝 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Malaysia-Singapore health ties are getting more operational: NCDs, Nutri-Grade labelling, medtech, and medical tourism in one MOU. Cross-border policy alignment matters more than another photo-op. 🤝 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/21/malaysia-singapore-sign-strategic-health-mou

A dengue patient got a Chinese-language monitoring card at a KL clinic. Perkasa objected. Health literacy advocates fired back: diseases don't recognise race — multilingual health info saves lives. Malaysia's hospitals walk a political tightrope 🏥 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/mult...

43 Malaysian babies under 5 months died of whooping cough in 2023. MOH's free Tdap jab in pregnancy cuts that risk by up to 93%. Doctors are urging all pregnant mums to get vaccinated — it protects baby from birth 💉 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/tdap...

Malaysia targets 902 public health clinics with integrated lung care by end of 2026 — TB, COPD, lung cancer screening, asthma and AI chest X-ray under one roof. Respiratory health just got a serious upgrade 🫁 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

At the World Health Assembly, Dzulkefly: "When health is politicised, worst still weaponised, the most vulnerable pay the highest price." Malaysia pushes for humanitarian access and showcases its "5S" reforms in Geneva 🌍 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Malaysia ramps up Ebola surveillance after WHO declared the Congo/Uganda Bundibugyo outbreak a global health emergency. No cases here — but airports and ports are on high alert. Travellers from affected regions: seek care if symptomatic within 21 days 🚨 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Wrong-language card given at a KL clinic; the health dept says counselling was verbal and notes were in BM. Trust can break on admin errors alone. 🏥 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

Are nicotine vapes now effectively illegal in Malaysia? MMA wants MOH and Finance Ministry to clarify — the High Court ruling puts liquid nicotine back on the Poisons List, and you can't tax an illegal product 🚭 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/clar...

Fake medicines in Malaysia are treated as commercial offences, not public health crimes. No clear legal definition, no mandatory minimum sentences — and counterfeiters exploit stigma to target the vulnerable 💊 codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/mala...

44% of Malaysian nurses have experienced workplace abuse — slapped, punched, nearly strangled. Over 3,000 left for abroad last year. The people keeping hospitals running are quietly breaking 🏥 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/lei...

Police seized fentanyl-laced vape liquid in raids on 1,670 premises nationwide. Malaysia’s vape problem is no longer just nicotine. 🚨 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

3 in 4 Malaysians eat too much salt — averaging 7.3g/day vs WHO's 5g limit. Much of it is hidden in sauces, soups & instant noodles. Your hawker meal may be saltier than you think 🧂 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/lei...

Malaysians paid RM100k–RM180k for aesthetic medicine courses — and now find out the academy isn't accredited by MMC or MOHE. 7 police reports filed. Who is certifying these injections? 💉 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Hantavirus doesn't spread person-to-person like Covid. Most infections happen by inhaling contaminated dust from rodents. What Malaysians need to know 🐀 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/lei...

WHO DG Tedros at the World Health Assembly: Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks are just the latest crises in 'dangerous and divisive' times — with US funding cuts leaving WHO 21% poorer 🚨 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/hig...

Malaysia is at the World Health Assembly pushing for rare disease care, mental health access & affordable medicines. Dzulkefly delivers the Country Statement today in Geneva 🌍 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Sarawak's Dr Sim to KL: don't cut the health budget without understanding what it means for rural communities with no roads and no alternatives. Geography matters 🌏 www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/16/d...

Cancel your medical policy now or wait for MHIT? Experts say hold on — dropping cover before the base plan launches could leave you exposed. Know your options 🏥 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

1 in 3 Malaysian adults has high blood pressure — many don't know it. Hypertension silently damages the heart, kidneys and metabolism before symptoms appear. Check yours today 💉 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/lei...

WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo & Uganda a global health emergency. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine. Malaysia: keep border screening tight 🚨 www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2...

Dr Zaliha defends nicotine delisting: liquid nicotine was already flooding the black market. 'We could not allow a massive industry to operate without records or monitoring.' ⚗️ www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Malaysia to appeal the nicotine delisting court ruling. Dr Zaliha: the exemption was needed to regulate a black market worth billions 📋 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

High Court: Malaysia's 2023 nicotine de-listing was driven by revenue, not health — and the Poisons Board consultation was merely a formality. Breached UN and WHO conventions ⚖️ www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Insurers rolling out upgraded medical plans ahead of MHIT — but experts warn the new deductibles and cost-sharing features can catch policyholders off guard. Know before you switch 💡 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...