Health news in Simunjan Sarawak

3 stories within reach of Simunjan Sarawak, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Record cardiology intake boosts Sarawak heart services

   19 hours ago Sarawak Tribune Sarawak Heart Centre (PJS), Kuching, Sarawak 38.4 km

   The Sarawak Heart Centre (PJS) in Kuching has admitted its largest-ever cohort of six first-year cardiology fellows, a milestone in its 25-year history. Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian said the intake is crucial for strengthening Sarawak's pool of cardiologists to meet growing demand and support the expansion of cardiac services.

2. Free dog license, vaccination on September 5

   20 hours ago Saluran 122 Barei/Dewan Persatuan Biperoh Kuching, Lorong 18 Gerung, Jalan Puncak Borneo 47.6 km

   The Padawan Municipal Council will hold a free dog license registration, anti-rabies vaccination, and microchipping program on September 5 at the Barei/Biperoh Kuching Association Hall in Kuching, Sarawak. The program runs from 9am to 3pm and is open to healthy dogs over three months old. Owners are reminded that failure to license and vaccinate pets may result in compound action.

3. Haze triggers mask-buying frenzy in Sarawak's capital Kuching

   23 hours ago The Straits Times Kuching, Sarawak 49 km

   Kuching, Sarawak is experiencing a mask-buying frenzy as haze worsens, with an API reading of 374 (hazardous). Pharmacies have run out of N95, KN95, and KF94 masks, and new stock is being shipped from Peninsular Malaysia.