MMA urges increased healthcare spending in Budget 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Public healthcare spending should be raised from 2.4% to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) in…
Chronic diseases are squeezing economies. Leaders don’t have much of a plan. – POLITICO
UNICEF warns that children’s environments are now flooded with ultra-processed food and sugary drinks, making healthy foods increasingly…
MMA rejects mandatory generic drug policy, citing ethical and clinical risks | Malaysia
THE Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has voiced firm opposition to the blanket implementation of a mandatory generic drug…
Ozempic giant Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs – POLITICO
“By realigning our resources now, we will be able to prioritise investments to drive sustainable growth and future…
When you have to juggle multiple medications
The Malaysian population is rapidly ageing, with over 11% currently aged 60 and above. This figure is projected…
‘Storm’ of Noncommunicable Diseases May Hit South America
A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), titled Major storm on the horizon, warns that…