Nearly RM10 bln spent to treat non-communicable diseases - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the amount was an estimate based on the expenditure in 2017 and the report was published last year.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO
Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease now outnumber infectious diseases as the top killers globally, said the report.
Thu Sep 22 2022
National health screening in July to detect non-communicable diseases - Khairy
The MOH will launch a National Health Screening initiative this July to detect non-communicable diseases (NCD) in this country, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri May 27 2022
MOH to focus on managing NCD epidemic - Khairy
The MOH can focus on managing the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic now that the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought under control, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Malaysia to align its strategic plans for NCDs with WHO's implementation road map
Malaysia will align its National Strategic Plans for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and upcoming White Paper on the Future of Healthcare with the WHO's Implementation Road Map.
Thu Jan 27 2022
7 of top 10 killers pre-COVID were non-communicable diseases: WHO
Heart disease has been the world's leading cause of death for the last 20 years.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Non-communicable diseases cost nearly RM9 bln in annual productivity losses - Health DG
Unhealthy diet contributed to two-thirds (68.9 per cent) of the costs of lost productivity due to premature deaths.
Tue Sep 08 2020
More than 70 per cent COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia had comorbidities - Expert
The risk of contracting COVID-19 is higher in people with weak immune defences and could further be compromised in chronic conditions such as heart and lung diseases as well as diabetes.
Wed Apr 29 2020
Recruit South-East Asia's youth in the fight against chronic disease
Increasing longevity, urbanization and poor lifestyles are contributing to a massive increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South-East Asia.
Wed May 10 2017
73 percent of deaths among Malaysians are caused by non-communicable diseases - MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) estimates that 73 per cent of deaths among Malaysians are caused by non-communicable diseases.
Thu Apr 06 2017
5 ways Asia can arm itself against future epidemics
It's likely that soon non-communicable diseases will kill more Asians than infectious diseases like HIV, TB and malaria.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Budget 2016: No GST on medicines for non-communicable diseases
Zero-rating of medicines for non-communicable diseases is among the seven measures to improve GST treatment, effective Jan 1, next year.
Fri Oct 23 2015
Failing to control diets, more Malaysians suffer from diabetes
The percentage of Malaysians diagnosed with diabetes has increased year-on-year, causing alarm to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Wed Aug 19 2015
Health Ministry blamed over 'explosion' of non-communicable diseases
The Health Ministry has allegedly failed to address the alarming increase in non-communicable, or chronic, diseases (NCD) in the country.
Mon Sep 30 2013
Malaysians face danger of serious NCD if they do no lead healthy lifestyle
According to WHO in 2008, 63 per cent of the 57 million deaths due to diseases worldwide was because of non-communicable diseases.
Sat Jul 20 2013
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024