Healthcare Today

14/09/2025

Understanding the critical difference between viral and bacterial infections

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/do-you-need-antibiotics-for-a-sore-throat.html

Understanding sore throats, proper treatment, and fighting antimicrobial resistance. Learn when antibiotics are necessary and how to manage symptoms effectively.

11/09/2025

Amcor pioneers sustainable healthcare packaging with region-specific solutions balancing safety, performance and eco-responsibility, while its new Selangor facility will transform APAC's medical packaging supply chains.

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/amcor-pioneers-sustainable-healthcare-packaging-revolution-balancing-innovation-and-regional-needs.html

Amcor Packaging

09/09/2025

Reclassification of ni****ne gums and patches as over-the-counter products expands access to smoking cessation aids amid rising lung disease burden

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/malaysia-expands-access-to-ni****ne-replacement-therapy-to-fight-lung-disease.html

****nefree ***cocontrol

Reclassification of ni****ne gums and patches as over-the-counter products expands access to smoking cessation aids amid rising lung disease burden.

08/09/2025

Home dialysis patients and hospitals sign up to plastic waste collection and recycling programs in Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/vantive-expands-recycling-programs-across-southeast-asia-and-pacific-to-cut-medical-waste.html

National Kidney Foundation

Home dialysis patients and hospitals sign up to plastic waste collection and recycling programs in Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand

02/09/2025

Strengthening Indonesian ties, driving medical tourism growth and regional healthcare leadership.

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/um-specialist-centre-sets-new-standard-in-child-diabetes-care-and-smart-ward-innovation.html

UM Specialist Centre - UMSC

UMSC’s Paediatric Diabetes Clinic sets a new benchmark, offering value-based, holistic care with advanced technology, nutrition, and psychological support—enhancing outcomes and quality of life for children.

02/09/2025

In conjunction with World Lung Day, Kenvue Malaysia, in collaboration with the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), supported by the Ministry of Health (MOH), and Watsons Malaysia, invites Malaysians to join Live, Laugh, Lungs; a five-day lung health roadshow movement dedicated to prevention, early detection, and healthier habits.

What to expect:
●Lung health consultations: Start with a quick consultation with healthcare professionals. Get a spirometry, or CO breath test and an AI-augmented chest X-ray. Leave with personalized advice. Free influenza vaccination available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, subject to limited slots.
●Education zone: Discover how your lungs work through interactive boards and quizzes.
●Knock out smoking: Take on the punching bag ci******es challenge to symbolically fight to***co.
●Laugh your lungs out: Test your lung capacity in the laughing machine challenge.
●Pledge wall: Make your personal commitment to lung health and inspire others.
●Goodie bag: Redeem your gifts once you complete all stations.

02/09/2025

Setting its sights on integrated care, innovation, and sustainable partnerships to reshape the future of global healthcare delivery.

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/ihh-healthcare-unveils-bold-new-brand-identity.html

IHH Healthcare

IHH Healthcare unveils new brand identity, driving integrated care, innovation, and sustainable healthcare partnerships across its global network.

28/08/2025

RCSEd inaugurates state-of-the-art international office, boosting surgical training, collaborations, and professional development.

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/the-royal-college-of-surgeons-of-edinburgh-strengthens-southeast-asia-presence-with-new-base-in-putrajaya.html

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh expands regional presence with a new Putrajaya office, enhancing training, partnerships, and healthcare excellence.

26/08/2025

At The Hasanah Forum, leaders highlight how data, community voices, and learning from failure can reshape Malaysia’s path to inclusive social development.

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/measuring-what-matters-evidence-impact-and-policymaking-for-social-development.html

Yayasan Hasanah

Leaders at The Hasanah Forum highlight evidence-based policymaking, impact measurement, and community voices as vital tools for driving sustainable social development in Malaysia.

25/08/2025

Research links outdoor play to lower myopia risk, as experts urge limited screen time—none before age three and ideally delayed until seven.

http://healthcaretoday.com.my/screen-time-vs-play-time-the-battle-shaping-childrens-eye-health.html

Myopia, occurs when light focuses in front of the retina, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Astigmatism, is caused by an uneven curvature of the cornea, resulting in blurred vision at all distances. While hyperopia, or long-sightedness, is less co

25/08/2025

Delivers outstanding preliminary results in a large-scale independent evaluation by Mass General Brigham and the American College of Radiology.

http://healthcaretoday.com.my/harrison-ai-radiology-reports-near-practicing-radiologists-report-accuracy.html

Harrison-AI Mass General Brigham American College of Radiology

The study tested AI-generated chest radiograph reports against radiologists’ work in a Turing-style challenge. Results showed participants struggled to distinguish between them, with Harrison.rad.1 achieving 65.4% acceptability versus clinicians’ 79.6%.

20/08/2025

Firzana Redzuan urges parents, teachers, and communities to recognize children’s right to make choices, form opinions, and learn from mistakes.

http://healthcaretoday.com.my/giving-children-a-voice-why-autonomy-matters-in-parenting-today.html

Yayasan Hasanah

While Malaysian law restricts those under 18 from voting or signing contracts, it still allows child marriage — a contradiction that highlights the urgent need to rethink children’s participation in decision-making. Every child has the right to be include