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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance in more than five weeks, waving from a balcony at Rome's Gemelli hospital before his expected discharge from the facility later in the afternoon.
Hospital Authority official says the aim of adjusting fees is not to save costs but to boost resources for patients with cancer and rare diseases
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's public healthcare system will be revamped next year, with higher service charges for non-urgent cases and an annual cap on medical expenses.
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -After 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia almost entirely out of sight, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday since February 14 and returned to the Vatican.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's healthcare sector is well-positioned for continued growth, supported by structural trends such as an ageing population and rising cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis plans to make his first appearance in more than five weeks on Sunday, offering a blessing from the window of his room at Rome's Gemelli Hospital as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said.
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia, in which the 88-year-old pontiff appeared to be breathing unaided.
Patients may pay separately for services such as CT scans, but some 'middle-class' residents with critical illnesses would get more help, source says
PETALING JAYA: As there are only 67 geriatric specialists serving the entire country, the Health Ministry has taken certain measures to ensure that elderly care remains accessible.
Malaysia's medical cost inflation of 12.6% in 2023, significantly higher than the global average of 5.6%, is indeed alarming. However, banning private hospitals from going public may not be the solution to rising medical costs.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hold public hearing sessions regarding the increase in health Insurance and takaful premiums, private hospital fees, and their impact on public healthcare under the Finance Ministry, the Health Ministry, and Bank Negara Malaysia.
KOTA KINABALU: Patients, visitors, and staff at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (HQE II) continue to face difficulties due to frequent flooding and potholes in its main parking area.
KOTA KINABALU: In an effort to reduce late-stage colorectal cancer diagnoses, the Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK) in Sandakan has introduced a fast-track referral initiative and awareness campaign across the Sandakan zone.
HONG KONG: A 75-year-old Hong Kong resident with swallowing difficulty choked and then died after he was fed with the wrong food by a student nurse at Caritas Medical Centre, in a blunder which the hospital said was caused by misinterpretation of dietary advice by the healthcare team.
From Dato' Dr Mah Hang Soon, MCA Deputy President.
KUALA LUMPUR: A full house turned up at the second public hearing on the rise of health insurance premiums and hospital charges at the Parliament on Friday (Feb 21).
THE resort island of Bali is known for its packed beach clubs and streets that bustle with hoards of tourists and traffic, but once a year, it enjoys 24 hours of blissful silence.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs a whole-of-nation approach to address the rising cost of healthcare, which has led to more expensive premiums for insurance and takaful policyholders.
KAMPAR: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Hospital is in demand, recording more than 130,000 patient visits since opening its doors in 2022, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
PETALING JAYA: Private hospital bills will come under greater scrutiny when the Public Accounts Committee holds its first public hearing on Friday to hear concerns about healthcare costs.
