Protests escalate in India over gruesome rape of doctor
Government hospitals in India suspended services, except emergencies, as junior doctors protested, demanding justice for the victim.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Twelve infants die in a day at Indian hospital, opposition alleges negligence
The neo-natal unit was crowded with four to five babies in one incubator, which was designed to hold just one, said Yogesh Solanki.
Wed Oct 04 2023
HTAR records 54 per cent drop in patient congestion - Health Minister
MOH have implemented a pilot project to help reduce patient congestion in the emergency department at government hospitals.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Focus on quality of services, facilities, cleanliness of govt hospitals - Johor Ruler
The Sultan of Johor wants the federal government to focus on the quality of medical services, facilities, and cleanliness of government hospitals in the state.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Cyberjaya Hospital begins operations today
The RM508.8 million hospital is the first platinum-rated government hospital under the Green Building Index certification.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Pakistani hospital overwhelmed as water-borne illnesses spread
The emergency ward at the main government hospital in Sehwan, a small town in southern Pakistan, is overwhelmed.
Mon Oct 03 2022
MOH to settle 4,833 backlog cases soon - Khairy
The MOH will settle the remaining 4,833 cases of non-COVID-19 backlogs at government hospitals soon, said its minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Aug 22 2022
92 pct of backlogged non-COVID cases resolved - Khairy
Ninety-two per cent of the 57,355 backlogged non-COVID-19 treatment cases recorded at the government hospitals across the country up to September 2021, have been resolved to date.
Sun Aug 21 2022
25,122 recovered COVID-19 patients receive treatment for long COVID - MOH
A total of 25,122 recovered COVID-19 patients discharged from government hospitals were given appointments for follow-up treatment at health facilities as of last month.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Non-COVID treatment case backlogs drop 33.8 per cent in three months - Khairy
MOH reduced non-COVID-19 treatment case backlogs in government hospitals by 33.8 pct at the end of last year by implementing various initiatives including mass surgery.
Fri Feb 11 2022
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
COVID: Usage of beds in ICU reaches 104 per cent - Health DG
The usage of beds by COVID-19 patients in the intensive care units (ICU) of government hospitals nationwide has increased from 96 per cent on May 24 to 104 per cent on Sunday (June 6).
Tue Jun 08 2021
COVID: Optimum bed occupancy in several states - Dr Adham
The bed utilisation rate for COVID-19 treatment in government hospitals nationwide is at 75 per cent, with several states having reached their maximum occupancy level, said Dr Adham Baba.
Thu May 27 2021
Doctor among 6 detained for drug distribution
A police raid found 11 transparent plastic packets containing compressed lumps of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis with an estimated value of RM4,900, and also RM1,450 in cash.
Thu Apr 29 2021
Oxygen supplies run low as India grapples with coronavirus 'storm'
Delhi's government issued a call for help saying major government hospitals only had enough oxygen to last another eight to 24 hours.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024