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[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners

[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners

The latest amendments to the Medical Act appear to concentrate powers of recognising providers and programmes as well as qualifications in the MMC without statutory oversight as in the case of GMC.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament

Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament

The amendments aim to empower MMC to recognise qualifications and specialist training for registering medical practitioners and specialists.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Medical fraternity lauds Budget 2023

Medical fraternity lauds Budget 2023

Medical practitioners lauded the Budget 2023 noting that there was a significant allocation improvement to the public health sector.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Don't be duped by those claiming to be registered doctors, specialists - MMC

Don't be duped by those claiming to be registered doctors, specialists - MMC

The MMC has advised the public not to be confused or deceived by certain parties claiming to be registered medical practitioners or medical specialists in Malaysia.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Selangor Sultan expresses sadness over medical practitioners selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates

Selangor Sultan expresses sadness over medical practitioners selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates

His Highness is very disappointed with this latest development as it could affect efforts by the government and the MOH to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Those who cannot receive COVID-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate -  Khairy

Those who cannot receive COVID-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate - Khairy

However, he said, they would have to get verification on their condition from registered medical practitioners.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme

Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme

Allocations for potential boosters, post-immunisation surveillance and outsourcing of private medical practitioners to be increased.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Employers to bear vaccination charges - ProtectHealth

Employers to bear vaccination charges - ProtectHealth

Employers had to cover the cost of providing industrial vaccination centres (PPVs) and fees to private medical practitioners involved.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Vaccine: Private medical practitioners expected to administer 145,000 doses daily from July

Vaccine: Private medical practitioners expected to administer 145,000 doses daily from July

Private medical practitioners involved in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program are expected to be able to administer 145,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots a day starting July.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

About 6,000 primary care doctors said hospitals in the Games host city "have their hands full and have almost no spare capacity".
Tue May 18 2021
COVID -19: 186 private medical practitioners allowed to issue HSO starting tomorrow - Dr Adham Baba

COVID -19: 186 private medical practitioners allowed to issue HSO starting tomorrow - Dr Adham Baba

Dr Adham said permission was given to expedite the process to detect, test, isolate and treat individuals infected with COVID-19.
Wed Mar 10 2021
MOH mulls delegating powers to private doctors to handle COVID-19 patients

MOH mulls delegating powers to private doctors to handle COVID-19 patients

With these delegated powers given, private facility doctors will be allowed to order high-risk patients to undergo home surveillance order (HSO) and wear bracelets for monitoring.
Fri Feb 05 2021
As COVID toll among Kenyan doctors jumps, one widow shares her grief

As COVID toll among Kenyan doctors jumps, one widow shares her grief

The orthopedic surgeon died a week later on Oct. 30, one of nine Kenyan doctors to have succumbed to the virus the past four weeks.
Thu Nov 19 2020
COVID-19: Malaysian doctors in UK get British govt's attention

COVID-19: Malaysian doctors in UK get British govt's attention

Foreign medical practitioners, including Malaysians, who are serving in the United Kingdom are being given full attention by the British government in their fight to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Apr 26 2020
Medical practitioners to comply with compulsory indemnity insurance, development points by 2019

Medical practitioners to comply with compulsory indemnity insurance, development points by 2019

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the new regulations are stipulated under the Medical Regulations 2017 which would come into force tomorrow (July 1).
Fri Jun 30 2017
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025