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Malaysian Reserve
16 hours ago
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
Dzulkefly: Low health literacy main reason for people avoiding regular health screenings
SEREMBAN — The relatively low level of health literacy among some Malaysians is one of the key reasons they avoid regular health screenings, including for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer, and mental health issues, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said most people only seek treatment when the disease has been identified or is at a more serious stage, rather than go for an early check-up. That is why, he said, it is important for the public to take care of their health and that of their family members by going for health screenings, followed by intervention and treatment. 'This is why the Ministry of Health (MOH), under the National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI), emphasises screening, not only for NCDs, but also for cancer and mental health,' he told reporters after opening the Paroi constituency's Healthy Mind Carnival, Prosperous Community here today. Also present was Negeri Sembilan Health Director Dr Zuraida Mohamed. Citing the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), Dzulkefly said that one in three adult Malaysians suffers from high blood pressure, one in three has high cholesterol, while one in six suffers from diabetes, with 50 per cent facing obesity. 'That is why I want to see greater awareness about the importance of health screenings. I hope these efforts are well-received by the people. We have initiatives like Peka B40, Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara (KOSPEN) and services at District Health Offices,' he said. Meanwhile, he said COVID-19 cases in the country are under control and below the national alert level, with an average of 600 cases per week. The Health Ministry, he said, will continue to monitor the situation. When asked about the need for Malaysians to get an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine following the increase in cases in a neighbouring country, he said there was no need to make it mandatory at this time, but advised the public to always take preventive measures. — BERNAMA
New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Low health literacy main reason for people avoiding regular health screenings
SEREMBAN: The relatively low level of health literacy among some Malaysians is one of the key reasons they avoid regular health screenings, including for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer, and mental health issues, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said most people only seek treatment when the disease has been identified or is at a more serious stage, rather than go for an early check-up. That is why, he said, it is important for the public to take care of their health and that of their family members by going for health screenings, followed by intervention and treatment. "This is why the Health Ministry, under the National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI), emphasises screening, not only for NCDs, but also for cancer and mental health," he told reporters after opening the Paroi constituency's Healthy Mind Carnival, Prosperous Community here today. Also present was Negri Sembilan Health Director Dr Zuraida Mohamed. Citing the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), Dzulkefly said that one in three adult Malaysians suffers from high blood pressure, one in three has high cholesterol, while one in six suffers from diabetes, with 50 per cent facing obesity. "That is why I want to see greater awareness about the importance of health screenings. "I hope these efforts are well-received by the people. We have initiatives like Peka B40, Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara (KOSPEN) and services at District Health Offices," he said. Meanwhile, he said Covid-19 cases in the country are under control and below the national alert level, with an average of 600 cases per week. The ministry, he said, will continue to monitor the situation. When asked about the need for Malaysians to get an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine following the increase in cases in a neighbouring country, he said there was no need to make it mandatory at this time, but advised the public to always take preventive measures.
Daily Express
16 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Low heath literacy main reason for people avoiding regular health screenings: Minister
Published on: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Vecteezy SEREMBAN: The relatively low level of health literacy among some Malaysians is one of the key reasons they avoid regular health screenings, including for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer, and mental health issues, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said most people only seek treatment when the disease has been identified or is at a more serious stage, rather than go for an early check-up. Advertisement That is why, he said, it is important for the public to take care of their health and that of their family members by going for health screenings, followed by intervention and treatment. 'This is why the Ministry of Health (MOH), under the National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI), emphasises screening, not only for NCDs, but also for cancer and mental health,' he told reporters after opening the Paroi constituency's Healthy Mind Carnival, Prosperous Community here today. Also present was Negeri Sembilan Health Director Dr Zuraida Mohamed. Citing the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), Dzulkefly said that one in three adult Malaysians suffers from high blood pressure, one in three has high cholesterol, while one in six suffers from diabetes, with 50 per cent facing obesity. "That is why I want to see greater awareness about the importance of health screenings. I hope these efforts are well-received by the people. We have initiatives like Peka B40, Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara (Kospen) and services at District Health Offices,' he said. Meanwhile, he said Covid-19 cases in the country are under control and below the national alert level, with an average of 600 cases per week. The Health Ministry, he said, will continue to monitor the situation. When asked about the need for Malaysians to get an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine following the increase in cases in a neighbouring country, he said there was no need to make it mandatory at this time, but advised the public to always take preventive measures. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
17 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Low heath literacy main reason for people avoiding regular health screenings
SEREMBAN: The relatively low level of health literacy among some Malaysians is one of the key reasons they avoid regular health screenings, including for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer, and mental health issues, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said most people only seek treatment when the disease has been identified or is at a more serious stage, rather than go for an early check-up. That is why, he said, it is important for the public to take care of their health and that of their family members by going for health screenings, followed by intervention and treatment. 'This is why the Ministry of Health (MOH), under the National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI), emphasises screening, not only for NCDs, but also for cancer and mental health,' he told reporters after opening the Paroi constituency's Healthy Mind Carnival, Prosperous Community here today. Also present was Negeri Sembilan Health Director Dr Zuraida Mohamed. Citing the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), Dzulkefly said that one in three adult Malaysians suffers from high blood pressure, one in three has high cholesterol, while one in six suffers from diabetes, with 50 per cent facing obesity. 'That is why I want to see greater awareness about the importance of health screenings. I hope these efforts are well-received by the people. We have initiatives like Peka B40, Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara (KOSPEN) and services at District Health Offices,' he said. Meanwhile, he said COVID-19 cases in the country are under control and below the national alert level, with an average of 600 cases per week. The Health Ministry, he said, will continue to monitor the situation. When asked about the need for Malaysians to get an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine following the increase in cases in a neighbouring country, he said there was no need to make it mandatory at this time, but advised the public to always take preventive measures.
The Sun
17 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Low health literacy: Why people skip health screenings
SEREMBAN: The relatively low level of health literacy among some Malaysians is one of the key reasons they avoid regular health screenings, including for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer, and mental health issues, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said most people only seek treatment when the disease has been identified or is at a more serious stage, rather than go for an early check-up. That is why, he said, it is important for the public to take care of their health and that of their family members by going for health screenings, followed by intervention and treatment. 'This is why the Ministry of Health (MOH), under the National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI), emphasises screening, not only for NCDs, but also for cancer and mental health,' he told reporters after opening the Paroi constituency's Healthy Mind Carnival, Prosperous Community here today. Also present was Negeri Sembilan Health Director Dr Zuraida Mohamed. Citing the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), Dzulkefly said that one in three adult Malaysians suffers from high blood pressure, one in three has high cholesterol, while one in six suffers from diabetes, with 50 per cent facing obesity. 'That is why I want to see greater awareness about the importance of health screenings. I hope these efforts are well-received by the people. We have initiatives like Peka B40, Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara (KOSPEN) and services at District Health Offices,' he said. Meanwhile, he said COVID-19 cases in the country are under control and below the national alert level, with an average of 600 cases per week. The Health Ministry, he said, will continue to monitor the situation. When asked about the need for Malaysians to get an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine following the increase in cases in a neighbouring country, he said there was no need to make it mandatory at this time, but advised the public to always take preventive measures.
