With escalating costs, MOH implements prevention, early detection, disease management to address challenges, says Lukanisman

Programme's cost-effectiveness analysis underway, results expected in March 2026, says Lukanisman

Aim is to develop strategic recognition plan, says Lukanisman

Both victims did not receive the latest Covid-19 vaccine, says Lukanisman

Basic Medical, Health Takaful Insurance will serve to ensure diagnosis-related group payment system's continuity, effectiveness, says Lukanisman

Only 45 per cent yet to meet standards per Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Medicine Price Labelling) Order 2025

Deputy minister says no penalties issued although three-month leeway has ended

KUCHING, July 17 — Asean needs to establish a regional mechanism to tackle the high cost of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for HIV treatment, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Approximately 222 HIV infections were detected among students of higher learning institutions (IPT) last year, including those as young as 18 and 19, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has made strict enforcement and education its top priorities in tackling the rise in vape use, especially among teenagers, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Two out of three Malaysian men are at risk of erectile dysfunction (ED), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni revealed today.

IPOH, April 19 — The Health Ministry has issued only 22 notices for violations under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) after the Clean, Smoke-Free Premises (BeBAs) were implemented in February last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The “you only live once”, or “yolo”, mentality among youth is believed to encourage them to experiment with same-sex relationships, which may contribute to rising HIV infections among men aged 20 to 39.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Only qualified medical practitioners registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) can diagnose mental health disorders, in line with Malaysia's medical regulations and ethics, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The placement of nurses outside their home states is one of the reasons some choose to leave serving the Health Ministry (MOH), said its deputy minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant potential in Malaysia’s healthcare system, particularly in enhancing screening and diagnostics, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will introduce a rotation system to improve the placement of medical officers, particularly in rural and urban areas, to address the shortage of workers in the sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is focusing on conducting comprehensive engagement sessions with stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to raise public awareness regarding mental health among children and adolescents.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Mental health issues among school and higher learning institution (IPT) students rose twofold last year, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is studying the development of a national diagnosis-related group (DRG) system for hospital care across the country as an effort to address the rising medical costs.