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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Health Ministry to fast-track hiring of 4,352 healthcare staff to meet urgent demand, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will fill 4,352 positions in the healthcare sector through a fast-track process to meet the urgent need for medical personnel, said Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the matter was discussed at the Cabinet meeting yesterday, during which he stressed the importance of accelerating the process. 'I have emphasised and instructed the MOH secretary-general and Health director-general to fast-track the recruitment process rather than following the conventional approach,' he told Bernama after officiating the Annual Scientific Meeting and 55th Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Radiographers here today. Touching on the registration of healthcare practitioners under the Allied Health Professions Act 2016 (Act 774), Dzulkefly urged all practitioners to complete their official registration and obtain the Annual Practising Certificate (APC) before December 31, 2026. He said this was vital to establish a recognised, regulated and quality-driven allied health ecosystem. Meanwhile, MOH Allied Health Sciences Division director L Mageswary said individuals who fail to register or practise without a valid APC could face legal action. 'Anyone employing unregistered individuals to carry out duties as allied health professionals is committing an offence. 'If convicted, the offender may be fined up to RM50,000 or jailed for up to two years, or both. For continuing offences, an additional fine of up to RM1,000 per day may be imposed after conviction. 'For corporate bodies, partnerships or any organisational entities, the fine may reach up to RM100,000, with an additional fine of RM5,000 per day for continuing offences,' she said. — Bernama
The Guardian
08-07-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Gaza's healthcare system is being destroyed by targeted attacks
Dr Marwan al-Sultan, a senior cardiologist and the director of the Indonesian hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, his wife and several family members were killed on 2 July in a direct Israeli airstrike on their apartment building (Report, 4 July). Dr Sultan is the 70th healthcare worker killed in the past two months, and among more than 1,400 medical personnel killed thus far during the war. The Indonesian hospital has been under a prolonged siege by the Israel Defense Forces for many weeks, has been attacked from the air multiple times and was shut down in May. Following its closure, the UN announced there were no more functioning hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip. As medical personnel working in Israel, we are outraged at the systemic and intentional destruction of the healthcare system in Gaza by Israel. During the past two years we have written petitions, letters and newspaper articles to voice our protest and condemn Israel's unlawful acts during the war, especially those directed against medical facilities and personnel. Lately, with Israel's increased aggressions in Gaza, we have witnessed widespread recognition of these actions by our colleagues in Israel. It should be noted that leaders of the medical community in Israel have failed to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, despite attempts to convince them otherwise. Following the shocking death of Dr Sultan and his family, 600 Israeli medical personnel have signed a letter of outcry and concern, in solidarity with our tortured and overburdened colleagues in Gaza. We would like them and the rest of the world to know that we are not our government, nor do we condone any of its actions. Hopefully, we can continue to strive for peace and to save all human lives Michal Feldon Paediatrician, Tel Aviv, IsraelDr Tslil Regev Paska Paediatrician, Haifa, Israel Karishma Patel's article (Caution has turned to cowardice – the BBC is failing viewers with its Gaza coverage, 2 July) lays bare a truth that many have sensed for some time – the BBC is no longer acting as a public broadcaster when it comes to Gaza. Shelving Gaza: Doctors Under Attack on grounds of perceived partiality is not editorial caution, it is complicity. Who made this decision? They should be named. We do not restore integrity by holding vague entities responsible. More than 100 BBC journalists have now said what many suspected, that editorial policy around Gaza is shaped by fear of lobbying groups, complaints and political retaliation. That fear has led to omission, imbalance and a distortion of reality. This isn't just about one film. It's about the public being denied the truth. The BBC must answer for that by explaining who made these LargeBerlin, Germany Karishma Patel is right to criticise the BBC over its failure to report the continuing genocide in Gaza. But the national broadcaster is also failing at a local level. For at least 18 months there have been demonstrations in Leeds, supporting the people of Palestine. Rarely has this been reported on local BBC television news. Successive polls show that people in Britain support a suspension of arms sales to Israel. But public opinion is not being reflected by the BBC's coverage. Christopher ForenLeeds
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Bicyclist airlifted with head trauma after Kaysville crash, road closed
KAYSVILLE, Utah (ABC4) — A bicyclist has been hospitalized with head trauma after an auto-pedestrian accident in Kaysville Monday morning, according to Kaysville Police. A road closure is in place at this time. At around 9 a.m. on June 30, police responded to the scene of an auto-pedestrian crash along the rail trail near Smith's Marketplace in Kaysville. Upon arrival, officers found a bicyclist who had sustained multiple injuries, including abrasions and head trauma. Medical personnel responded to the scene and the bicyclist was airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. Their condition is currently unknown, police said. A road closure is in place between 200 N Flint St. and 200 N Mountain Vistas to allow for an investigation. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes. 'This is still an ongoing investigation,' a press release from Kaysville Police states. 'Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. We appreciate the public's cooperation as we work to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.' This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. Deer Valley adds 7 new chairlifts, more than 80 ski runs Trump shares handwritten note to Powell: 'You have cost the USA A Fortune' McConnell calls Tillis retirement 'big setback' for Senate GOP Bicyclist airlifted with head trauma after Kaysville crash, road closed Lawsuit against BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff dismissed Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Sheriff's office investigating woman's death in jail custody
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 32-year-old woman who was in custody at the Pueblo County Jail Tuesday, June 24. The inmate was found unresponsive in her cell Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. Life-saving measures were initiated by deputies and jail medical personnel and were continued by Pueblo Fire and American Medical Response personnel. The woman was transported to a local hospital with a weak heartbeat, but was later pronounced deceased, according to the release. A preliminary investigation indicates there were no signs of foul play. The woman had been in jail just a little more than 24 hours. The Pueblo County Coroner will release the name of the inmate and the cause and manner ofdeath, according to the sheriff's office. No additional information was released late in the evening June 24. More: Texas man who drowned at Lake Pueblo identified by coroner Questions, comments, or story tips? Contact Justin at jreutterma@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @jayreutter1. Support local news, subscribe to the Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo County Sheriff's office investigating death of jail inmate
