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A urologist at Sunway Medical Centre warns that nearly half of kidney cancer cases in Malaysia are detected only at advanced stages, when treatment becomes largely palliative. Early screening and modern surgical techniques offer significantly better survival prospects.
A newborn girl at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital in Kelantan has tested positive for amphetamines and benzodiazepines following prenatal drug exposure. The Kelantan Health Department is now monitoring the infant's condition.
Malaysia's Health Ministry has transferred a hospital director in Sabah after concluding an internal inquiry into alleged sexual harassment. The action represents the ministry's commitment to addressing workplace misconduct.
Robotic-assisted surgery is revolutionising pancreatic treatment in Malaysia, enabling surgeons to perform complex procedures through minimal incisions with greater precision, significantly reducing pain and recovery time compared to traditional open surgery.
Malaysia's Health Ministry has confirmed that a new 350-bed specialist hospital in Bandar Baru Enstek will open by 2032, serving over 700,000 residents in Seremban and surrounding districts. Construction is expected to commence in 2028.