AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMental Health Care: Malaysia is showcasing its community-based mental health model, Mentari Malaysia, at the 17th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting, shifting care from long hospital stays to early screening, prevention, and vocational rehabilitation via 40 centres nationwide. Aviation & Rural Health: Malaysia mourns five MOH personnel and a pilot after a Flying Doctor Service BO-105 helicopter crash near Long Lellang in Sarawak; rescue and evacuation are underway, with mental health support mobilised for families and hospitals in Miri prepared. Stroke Treatment Access: Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun reports thrombolysis for stroke patients rose from 25 cases (2023) to 104 (last year), with treatment ideally within 4.5 hours to improve independence. Haze & Public Health: Indonesia’s worsening fires are pushing haze across the region, with Malaysia offering help to Indonesia while dengue cases in Malaysia climb to 65,979 (up 66% year-on-year). Regional Trade for Health Tech: Malaysia will strengthen its CAEXPO 2026 presence with 67 companies, including medical devices and pharmaceuticals, targeting deeper China and ASEAN market access.
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