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KUALA LUMPUR( Bernama): The Health Ministry, through the Medical Devices Authority( MDA), has released a list of two Covid-19 self-test kits that have received conditional approval for import and distribution in the country. Through an infographic shared on the Ministry's Twitter account, the test kits can be sold at registered community pharmacies or health facilities. The two kits are Salixium Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Rapid Test( Saliva/ Nasal Swab Samples) made by Reszon Diagnostic Internationa

PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 tests for Malaysian haj pilgrims at Health Ministry facilities will be free of charge, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The Health Minister also said, in a statement Thursday( June 2) that pilgrims who opt to take their Covid-19 tests at private facilities will have to bear the costs themselves based.It was earlier reported that for this year’s haj pilgrimage, only those aged 65 and below, with no chronic illness, and in possession of a Covid-19 vaccination certificate would be el

PETALING JAYA: Vaccination for both adult Malaysians and foreigners in the Klang Valley will only be based on appointments beginning Monday( Oct 4). The Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force( CITF) said that all adults, including those who missed their appointments for the second dose, would need to make an appointment by calling or emailing the vaccination action room in their respective districts." For adolescents aged between 12 and 17, their vaccination schedule will refer to what the Health Mini

PETALING JAYA: Statistics have shown that 60% to 70% of Long Covid patients recover after six months from infection, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The Health Minister said that as of April this year, 2, 798 patients have received in-patient treatment for Long Covid at the ministry’s rehabilitation centres." Another 6, 432 patients were treated via out-patient treatments at Health Ministry facilities nationwide.... As many as 30% to 40% of patients are able to return back to work within three months o

PETALING JAYA: Despite experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein says he is currently in good condition. The Defence Minister said he had tested positive for Covid-19 and was ordered to undergo compulsory isolation in accordance with the stipulations under the Infectious Diseases Control Act.“ To ensure that my health continues to be at a satisfactory level, I have been advised to undergo isolation at Tuanku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital for treatment and monitoring." I have

LEDANG: A total of 42 compound notices were issued for various offences committed during the Johor state election campaigning period, including five to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, says Khairy Jamaluddin( pic). The Health Minister said that out of the total, 13 had been paid by the relevant parties while the rest have yet to be settled." We have issued five compound notices to Najib but only one was successfully handed over to his officer on March 8. However, they did not want t

PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic has left many non-governmental organisations( NGOs) in danger of buckling under due to the pressure of having to keep their operations going.... Some even have to dip into their reserve funds. Recognising the crucial role played by NGOs in serving the community, especially during rough times, Star Media Group through its charity arm Star Foundation has given RM100, 000 to nine deserving charities nationwide. Since its inception, Star Foundation has disbursed

PETALING JAYA: The newly launched Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat( ANMS) is a preparatory initiative to help the Malaysian Family live in the endemic phase of Covid-19, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. ANMS, which runs for a length of 10 years from 2021 to 2030, is aimed at cultivating a healthy lifestyle and promoting environmental sustainability to support the health and well-being of the Malaysian Family. The agenda, a health wellness package which has been researched, plann

KUALA LUMPUR: On Aug 31, frontliners battled on to save lives ravaged by Covid-19.... “ Covid-19 patients experience considerable levels of fear and anxiety as they are wheeled into the ambulance.... Defeating Covid-19 demands a collective effort under one ‘Malaysian Family’....