Health around you

1. Forum on planning care for neurodivergent adults as parents age

   22 hours ago New Straits Times Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur 27 km

   A Malaysian forum on Sept 22 will look at long-term care planning for neurodivergent adults whose ageing parents have been their main carers. The Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society and Oasis Place are organising it at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, with talks on legal, probate and family support issues.

2. Private hospitals group says no tolerance for abuse of medical staff

   23 hours ago Berita Harian Pusat Konvensyen KLGCC, Kuala Lumpur 19.6 km

   The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia has declared zero tolerance for verbal abuse, threats or harassment of medical staff at public and private hospitals. Its president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said complaints should be channelled through proper platforms, while staff must also treat patients with respect. The Hospital Staff and Patient Safety Conference at the KLGCC Convention Centre drew about 160 health experts from Malaysia and Australia.

3. SJMC rolls out AI-assisted pathology for HER2 breast cancer testing

   1 day ago The Malaysian Reserve Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor 15.9 km

   Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) has introduced Malaysia's first computational pathology solution, using AI-assisted imaging to support HER2 breast cancer diagnostics. The initiative, with AstraZeneca Malaysia and Mindpeak HER2 AI software, keeps final diagnostic decisions with qualified pathologists.

4. Dr Fie urges public to appreciate Health Ministry workers

   2 days ago Utusan Masjid Bandar Baru Senawang, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan 44.7 km

   At Masjid Bandar Baru Senawang, dentist and influencer Dr Afifah Hidayah Ahmad Tawfek, known as Dr Fie, called on the public to appreciate the sacrifices of Health Ministry staff who serve far from their families, including flying by helicopter to rural areas. She also offered condolences to the families of the five victims of the Air Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Miri, Sarawak.

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6. SJMC launches AI-assisted digital pathology for HER2 breast cancer testing

   6 days ago Berita Harian Subang Jaya, Selangor 15 km

   Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), with AstraZeneca, has introduced Malaysia's first computational pathology solution using AI-assisted imaging to support digital tissue sample review in HER2 breast cancer testing. The initiative aims to improve consistency and reliability of pathology reports, with final interpretation remaining under the supervision of qualified pathologists.

7. University of Cyberjaya launches rehabilitation sciences school and chiropractic degree

   1 week ago Bernama Cyberjaya, Selangor 7.5 km

   The University of Cyberjaya (UOC) officially launched its School of Rehabilitation Sciences and a new Bachelor of Chiropractic (Honours) Programme in Cyberjaya. The university says the new programmes aim to meet the growing demand for rehabilitation services driven by Malaysia's ageing population.

8. Free child anemia screening program in Shah Alam and Kelana Jaya

   1 week ago Astro Awani Dewan Dahlia, Seksyen 24, Shah Alam, Selangor 20.7 km

   NGO MySKALA will hold free anemia and dengue prevention screenings for children aged 7 to 11 in the Klang Valley. Screenings will be held at Dewan Dahlia, Section 24, Shah Alam on September 6 and Dewan Residensi TNB, Kelana Jaya on September 16. Children attending with a parent may receive a RM150 incentive.

9. Columbia Asia Hospital celebrates Merdeka babies with RM1,000 gift

   1 week ago Harian Metro Columbia Asia Hospital Puchong, Puchong, Selangor 9.6 km

   Columbia Asia Hospital gave RM1,000 to every Malaysian baby born at its hospitals on Merdeka Day through its The HeadStart Initiative with Hong Leong Bank. The initiative helps parents start savings for their newborns.

10. Dementia awareness takes centre stage in Petaling Jaya

    2 weeks ago Free Malaysia Today - Lifestyle Megah Rise Mall, Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya 17.8 km

    A three-day World Alzheimer's Month programme will be held from Sept 4 to 6 at Megah Rise Mall in Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya. Organised by Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia and PPB Properties, the event will feature health talks, free screenings, and flu vaccinations for seniors.

11. Olympian Brian Sta Maria waits days in emergency for hospital bed

    2 weeks ago Free Malaysia Today Petaling Jaya 14.5 km

    Malaysian hockey great Brian Sta Maria has spent days in the emergency unit of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) waiting for a hospital bed after a fall at his Petaling Jaya home. His wife is calling for proper treatment, highlighting the struggles of aging national athletes.

12. Icon Oncology and Avisena to open new cancer centre in Klang Valley

    2 weeks ago The Malaysian Reserve Avisena Specialist Hospital 2 (ASH2), Klang Valley 12.8 km

    Icon Oncology and Avisena Healthcare have signed an agreement to establish a new cancer centre at Avisena Specialist Hospital 2, focusing on women's cancers. The centre is expected to start operations in September 2026.

13. Hospital Tunku Azizah welcomes 12 Merdeka babies, including twins

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur 21.3 km

    Twelve babies, including twin girls, were born at Hospital Tunku Azizah in Kuala Lumpur on National Day. The hospital director and mothers shared their joy at the special births.