Published by MalaysiaKini Dec 24: Sports cardiology is one of the rapidly growing subspecialties of cardiology that is now advancing for the care of athletes and active individuals who are known to have diagnosed heart ailments and also for those with undiagnosed cardiovascular conditions. The......
A significant announcement was the end of universal and nearly free healthcare for all citizens. Dec 11 – THE Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3bil, the second highest under Budget 2025, an increase from the RM41.2bil allocated under Budget 2024. As part of the government’s’......
Boo Su-Lyn | CodeBlue This year, CodeBlue’s readership grew over 300%. Our 2024 recap lists CodeBlue’s top 10 stories, spanning IJN, medical negligence court rulings, doctors quitting MOH, health insurance premium hikes, private hospital bills, Master’s in medicine, and more. A collage of photos. From......
Amir Mamat | Berita Harian AYER KEROH, Disember 12 : Hospital Pakar Putra Melaka, anak syarikat milik penuh kerajaan negeri, menjalinkan kerjasama strategik dengan Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) bagi menawarkan perkhidmatan kesihatan, khususnya untuk pesakit jantung mendapatkan rawatan awal di hospital itu. Kerjasama itu sekali gus......
Published by New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10: The number of patients on the organ transplant waiting list as risen to 10,297, with kidney patients making up the majority, as only a small percentage of donors fulfill their pledge after death. Deputy Director of......
Published by MalaysiaKini The Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) has set a groundbreaking precedent as the first hospital in Malaysia to achieve Stage 6 EMRAM (Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model) validation from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). This international accreditation highlights IJN’s leadership......
Boo Su-Lyn | CodeBlue 2024 is the Year of the Payer in Malaysian health care, with three major policy decisions that benefited payers for health care: health insurance copay mandate, IJN’s mandated shift to generics, and the staggered rollout of doctors’ on-call allowance hike. KUALA......
Nov 26 – Heart failure was an incurable heart disease in the past. As the heart gradually weakened, the patient would gradually die. Heart failure refers to a disease in which the heart gradually becomes weaker. Its true definition is that the heart muscle gradually......
Noraini Nordin | Jendela Madani KANGAR, Nov 25 – Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) merancang untuk memperluaskan lagi program “Catch ’em Young,” supaya dapat membina asas kesedaran awal mengenai keshatan jantung di kalangan pelajar dan kerjaya dalam bidang perubatan di kalangan pelajar sekolah, khususnya di kawasan......
Published by RTM KANGAR, Nov 24 – Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) meneruskan komitmen tanggungjawab sosialnya melalui penyerahan bilik rawatan sekolah yang siap dinaik taraf di Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Derma, di sini. Menerusi Program ‘Catch ’em Young’ bertujuan memperkenalkan pelajar sekolah kepada kerjaya dalam bidang kesihatan serta......
Published by MalaysiaKini KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 – The Government of Malaysia, through the Ministry of Health (MOH), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) to launch a Cardiovascular Prevention Continuous Medical Education (CME) Program. The signing ceremony, held......
Published by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 – Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) sedang merangka konsep ‘super apps’ atau aplikasi mudah alih super yang akan menguruskan pelbagai perkhidmatan kesihatan termasuk pesanan ambulans, kata Timbalan Menteri berkenaan, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Beliau berkata, inisiatif itu bagi memperkasakan dan......
Boo Su-Lyn | CodeBlue Ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is also a patient at IJN, criticises a government mandate for IJN to switch public patients from original to generic meds, citing the importance of maintaining IJN’s good reputation. IJN was founded in 1992 under his tenure.......
Zahra Mohamad Zhahir | Utusan Malaysia PETALING JAYA, Nov 14 – Jumlah penghidap diabetes yang tinggi serta peningkatan bilangan perokok dalam kalangan belia merupakan dua faktor utama yang menyebabkan kes Penyakit Vaskular Periferi (PVD) semakin meningkat dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia. Pakar Perunding Kardiologi di Institut Jantung......
Published by MalaysiaKini Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a serious condition that may start with subtle symptoms but can quickly escalate into life-threatening complications, especially if left unchecked. For Malaysia, where unhealthy lifestyle habits and a high prevalence of diabetes are widespread, raising awareness of......
Ragananthini Vethasalam, Tarrence Tan and Benjamin Lee | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 – Generic drugs are safe and have proven efficacy, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. “We have a generics-first policy. I am relieved that the National Heart Institute has explained......
Published by CodeBlue Dr Dzul says IJN has agreed to switch from innovators to generics. The health minister hopes this will generate “large savings” for the government. IJN’s prices for its 10 most prescribed drugs charged to MOH are up to 4,300% higher than MOH......
Azlina Abdullah | The Star Safety first: Generic drugs will be provided to government patients referred to the IJN. Waiting time for patients at hospitals will also be reduced. PETALING JAYA, Nov 11 – Government patients referred to the National Heart Institute (IJN) will be administered......
An expert’s alternative take on the realities of heart disease in Malaysia The escalating rate of cardiovascular disease in Malaysia is not just a cause for concern but a pressing issue that demands our immediate attention. The average age of patients undergoing coronary angioplasty, as......
EMH Stories series by MHTC set to enhance Malaysia’s reputation as a global healthcare leader by showcasing the inspiring journeys of medical professionals and patient success stories. The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) continues to enhance its Experience Malaysia Healthcare (EMH) Stories series, with the......
Published by CodeBlue PhAMA says its earlier statement on IJN’s switch to generics erroneously implied that this may compromise patient safety. PhAMA clarifies it was referencing IJN’s critically ill patients, saying a sudden change may not be advisable without clinical reason. 8 Nov – The Pharmaceutical Association......
Published by Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Organisation of Pharmaceutical Industries (Mopi) has disputed the Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia’s (PhAMA) claim that switching public patients at the National Heart Institute (IJN) from innovator medicines to generics will not lower government costs. In a......
Alifah Zainuddin | CodeBlue MOH must go back to basics before implementing health care digitalisation. A TM One executive veep says many “very old” public hospitals lack the necessary infrastructure and must first install new ICT wiring before transitioning to digital health records. KUALA LUMPUR,......
Published by BookDoc NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® concluded its Walk A Million Miles (NOP WAMM) 2024 campaign, exceeding expectations as participants came together to collectively walk a remarkable 2,154,407 miles. This achievement was a clear indication of the power of small steps to improve heart health......
Published by CJMY NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® Walk A Million Miles 2024 inspires Malaysians with heart health awareness, logging 2M+ miles for a healthier future. NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® has wrapped up its annual Walk A Million Miles (NOP WAMM) 2024 campaign for heart health, surpassing all......
Meera Murugesan | New Straits Times THE National Heart Institute (IJN) plans to expand its services outside of Kuala Lumpur through selected hospitals in other cities. These would primarily be cities or areas where heart-related health facilities are lacking and such a move would benefit......
Boo Su-Lyn | CodeBlue The Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia tells the government that just changing medicines for IJN, from originator to generics, won’t solve cost management problems. “It may even backfire” with a higher disease and cost burden if patients deteriorate. KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 —......
Published by Business Today In October 2024, Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Anwar Ibrahim, announced the 2025 government budget, allocating RM45.3bn to the healthcare sector. This allocation marks a 10% increase from RM41.2bn allocated in 2024 and means the sector will receive the......
Published by CodeBlue With Putrajaya directing IJN to switch public patients to generic drugs, the Galen Centre acknowledges MOH’s funding constraints, but says IJN shouldn’t have “one hand tied behind its back in deciding what is best for patients entrusted under their care.” KUALA LUMPUR,......
Alifah Zainuddin | CodeBlue MOH deputy secretary-geneneral (finance) Norazman Ayob says the ministry plans to establish Sultan Idris Shah Serdang Hospital as a National Heart Centre, in its bid to create centres of excellence under Rakan KKM. He describes IJN as “quasi government”. KUALA LUMPUR,......
Boo Su-Lyn | CodeBlue Putrajaya’s decision to retain pensioners at IJN comes at a price. MOH and MOF have directed IJN to replace originator drugs with generics for government patients to reduce MOH’s cost burden. Government patients include civil servants, besides pensioners. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct......
Asila Jalil | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit fell 36.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to RM85.4 million in the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2024 (Q3 2024) from RM133.7 million a year ago on the back of lower revenue. Its revenue......
Published by RTM KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Oktober – Pelbagai aktiviti diadakan dalam usaha meningkatkan kesejahteraan psikologi pekerja menerusi program ‘Kami Prihatin’ di Wisma Radio Angkasapuri Kota Media. Program anjuran Kelab Kebajikan dan Sukan (KKS) RTM bersama-sama Unit Psikologi RTM itu turut mendapat kerjasama pelbagai agensi berkaitan......
Published by CodeBlue MCA deputy president Dr Mah Hang Soon questions the sustainability of MOH continuing to pay for pensioners’ treatment at IJN. The cardiologist by training also notes high drug prices charged by IJN to MOH, up to about 4,300% higher than MOH’s procurement.......
PETALING JAYA: The National Heart Institute (IJN) has launched i-Pharmabot, the nation’s first Automated Dispensing Medication System (ADMS). “While the technology behind i-Pharmabot is similar to those used in the United States and the United Kingdom, what sets ours apart is that it has been......
JAKARTA, TRIBUN – Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) telah menjalin kerja sama dengan PT Pertamina Bina Medika IHC (Pertamedika IHC) dari Indonesia untuk memperkuat layanan jantung di kedua negara. Kerjasama ini melibatkan pertukaran pengalaman, peningkatan keterampilan klinis, dan penelitian bersama dalam perawatan jantung. Dengan adanya MoU......
KUALA LUMPUR (Waspada): Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) yang merupakan salah satu rumah sakit penanganan jantung di Malaysia, memastikan setiap pasien yang datang mendapatkan pelayanan kesehatan yang baik. IJN yang berlokasi di Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia merupakan institusi spesialis jantung yang berkomitmen untuk memberikan......
Yasmin Abdul Latif | Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA, Nov 19 – The image of Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah appearing on television screens to report on updates on the spread of the Covid-19 virus both locally and abroad four years ago is one that many may recall.......
Fatin Nurul Najihah | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) has addressed recent concerns raised on social media about the accessibility of its services. In a statement, the institute said it values community feedback and is committed to transparency, but clarified that......
Nur Asyikin Mat Hayin, Nurul Husna Mahmud | Harian Metro Kuala Lumpur: Hiperkalemia atau kandungan potassium berlebihan dalam darah boleh menyumbang kepada kegagalan fungsi jantung. Perunding Kanan Dietetik Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Foong Pui Hing berkata, kebelakangan ini kes membabitkan kematian akibat serangan jantung dan......
Farid Ahmad Tarmiji | Kosmo BERBICARA tentang masalah jantung, ia merupakan penyakit yang amat membimbangkan serta menjadi antara penyebab utama kematian di seluruh dunia. Terdapat pelbagai masalah yang berkaitan dengan jantung dan salah satunya adalah stenosis aorta. Stenosis aorta merupakan satu keadaan di mana injap......
Published by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) melakar pencapaian terkini dalam penjagaan jantung menerusi pusat rehabilitasi baharu yang dilengkapi teknologi senaman pneumatik termaju. Dalam satu kenyataan hari ini, IJN memaklumkan kemudahan canggih itu menggabungkan inovasi dari Jerman, Finland dan Belanda sekali gus menawarkan kemudahan......
Izwan Rozlin | Sinar Harian KUALA LUMPUR – Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) memperkenalkan pusat rehabilitasi pertama di Asia dilengkapi teknologi senaman pneumatik terkini gabungan teknologi Jerman, Finland dan Belanda bagi merawat dan memulihkan pesakit jantung. Berbeza dengan peralatan senaman lain, program Hur & Lode Cardiac Rehab......
Siti A’isyah Sukaimi | Kosmo KUALA LUMPUR – Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) memperkenalkan teknologi senaman pneumatik terkini bagi pusat rehabilitasinya dengan gabungan inovasi HUR & Lode Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager yang pertama di Asia untuk merawat dan memulihkan pesakit jantung. Teknologi tersebut merupakan inovasi dari Jerman,......
Published by CodeBlue KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) covered over RM606 million in heart treatment costs at the National Heart Institute (IJN) for civil servants, pensioners, and those unable to afford care in 2023. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed in......
Sarveashwari Veloosi | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: The National Heart Institute (IJN) today announced a broadening outreach of its Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic (CRRC). The CRRC now aims to deliver specialised care to more patients while revolutionising cardiovascular healthcare across the nation. Health Minister......
Published by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR – Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) masih perlu membuat penelitian terhadap beberapa perkara berkaitan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Perubatan (Pindaan) 2024 sebelum ia dilaksanakan, kata Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Beliau berkata, antara perkara berkaitan yang perlu diteliti termasuk permohonan empat......
Published by Bernama Dr Dzulkefly berkata kolesterol tinggi adalah faktor risiko utama bagi penyakit kardiovaskular aterosklerotik, yang merupakan penyebab utama morbiditi dan kematian. Image web part, showing Dr Dzulkefly berkata kolesterol tinggi adalah faktor risiko utama bagi penyakit kardiovaskular aterosklerotik, yang merupakan penyebab utama morbiditi......
Published by CSR Stories Bringing together participants of all ages in a celebration of fitness and heart health, the IJN Run For Your Heart 2024 event was a resounding success. Organised by Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) for the fifth time, the biennial running event this......
Published by The Sun KUALA LUMPUR: The rising rate of cardiovascular disease in Malaysia is alarming, with the average age of patients undergoing coronary angioplasty at about 57, said National Heart Institute (NHI) senior consultant cardiologist and director of Women’s Cardiology Dr Tan Lay Koon.......
Published by Hospital Management Asia Through partnerships with Singhealth, IJN and other leading providers, Medtronic looks to help advance healthcare capacity and capabilities in the region Healthcare systems today are up against challenges of an unprecedented scale. Chronic disease incidence has continued to escalate, with 74%......
Published by Business Today Swelling generally occurs due to an infection or an increased flow of white blood cells to the injured area, which can lead to serious consequences if not treated. National Heart Institute (IJN) Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon Dr. Ismaziz Zaharuddin told......
Iman Firmansyah | Suara.Com Suara.com – Dalam rangka memperkuat kolaborasi di bidang pelatihan kesehatan dan memajukan ilmu kedokteran di Indonesia, PT Pertamina Bina Medika Indonesia Healtcare Corporation (IHC), Holding Rumah Sakit (RS) BUMN, menandatangani Nota Kesepahaman / Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dengan Institut Jantung Nasional......
Hendro | Medan Pos Kuala Lumpur, MPOL – Sebagai salah satu Pusat Pelayanan Kesehatan Kardiovaskular dan Toraks terkemuka di kawasan Asia khususnya Asia Tenggara, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) yang merupakan salah satu rumah sakit penanganan jantung di Malaysia. Bahkan ketika peserta IJN Fam Trip beberapa waktu lalu yang......
Published by Index Sumut Index Sumut – Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) yang merupakan salah satu rumah sakit penanganan jantung di Malaysia, terus berkomitmen sebagai salah satu Pusat Kesehatan Kardiovaskular dan Toraks terkemuka di kawasan Asia, khususnya Asia Tenggara. IJN yang berlokasi di Jalan Tun Razak,......
Published by Waspada TV KUALA LUMPUR (Waspada): Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) yang merupakan salah satu rumah sakit penanganan jantung di Malaysia, terus berkomitmen sebagai salah satu Pusat Kesehatan Kardiovaskular dan Toraks terkemuka di kawasan Asia, khususnya Asia Tenggara. IJN yang berlokasi di Jalan Tun Razak,......
Published by Analisa Daily Kuala Lumpur – Rasa nyaman, bersih, serta kemudahan memperoleh informasi yang dibutuhkan, menjadi salah satu pengalaman yang dirasakan jika berkunjung atau sekadar datang untuk melakukan tindakan medis ke Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) Malaysia. Hal itu yang dirasakan para peserta IJN Fam Trip......
Meera Murugesan | New Straits Times THINK of your body as a brand new car. It’s bright and shiny, and in tip-top condition when you drive it out of the showroom. The moment you use this “car” regularly, wear and tear sets in, and over......
The IJN Thoracic Care Centre has thoracic medical experts to deliver the best heart and lung care. Head and Director of Operations Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Ezani Mohd Taib sits down with us to explain the Thoracic Care Centre’s function in overall chest health and the most frequent thoracic health issues.
The Global Health Awards is an annual award aimed to recognize the best among the healthcare community across the Asia Pacific, and IJN has the absolute honor of receiving five awards for their accomplishments in the medical world. Join us as we explore and commemorate IJN’s biggest achievements.
The IJN Thoracic Care Centre has thoracic medical experts to deliver the best heart and lung care. Head and Director of Operations Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Ezani Mohd Taib sits down with us to explain the Thoracic Care Centre’s function in overall chest health and the most frequent thoracic health issues.
The Global Health Awards is an annual award aimed to recognize the best among the healthcare community across the Asia Pacific, and IJN has the absolute honor of receiving five awards for their accomplishments in the medical world. Join us as we explore and commemorate IJN’s biggest achievements.
IJN has once again reached a milestone in their image by being the first hospital in Asia to treat leaky heart valves using Tricvalve Transcatheter Bicaval Valve System. This procedure is carried out to prevent blood from regurgitating back into the heart’s upper chamber. Tune in as Dr. Shaiful Azmi Yahaya walks us through the procedure using these bioprosthetic valves.
IJN has once again gained an amazing achievement by being the first hospital in Malaysia to successfully carry out the IVL. The procedure is aimed to help those with Severe Atherosclerosis, a condition where cholesterol, fats and calcium deposits restrict blood flow in the arteries. Lets watch as Dato’ Dr. Amin Ariff Nuruddin walks us through the procedure.
Pulmonary Atresia and Ventricular Septal Defect is a condition where the valve that controls blood flow from the heart to the lungs does not form at all. Watch as Ammar’s parents share their journey of treatment with a run- through of his procedure with Dr. Leong Ming Chern.
Covid-19 has so many effects on the human body, especially the lungs. Want to know what Covid-19 could do to your lungs? Watch as Dr. Ashari Yunus answers questions about Covid-19 and its effects on our lung’s health.
Aortic Valve Stenosis is a condition where the opening of the heart’s aortic valve becomes narrow, preventing blood flow from the heart into the main artery.In this video, Dr. Shaiful Azmi Yahaya brings us further into understanding the cause of this condition.
Want to know how bad Covid-19 can affect the lungs? Watch as Dr. Ashari Yunus answers more questions about Covid-19 and its effects on our lung’s health.
Wondered about the symptoms of Covid-19 when it affects the lungs? Or ways to prevent further issues? Tune in as Dr. Ashari Yunus answers these concerns regarding the virus and our lung’s health.
Ever wonder about the risks of hypertension? Or its effects? Dr. Marhisham Che Mood is back to answer more questions regarding hypertension among children.
Want to know more about hypertension that can occur among children? Dr. Marhisham Che Mood continues his sharing on hypertension among children through a short Q&A session.
Did you know that Hypertension can also occur in children? Join Dr. Marhisham Che Mood as he explains in detail on the 2 different types of hypertension and their causes.
COVID-19 infection can cause permanent damage to the lungs. But how does the virus infect the lungs? Dr Ashari Yunus is here to answer your questions.
Have you ever wondered about high blood pressure? Or are you curious about high blood pressure? The doctor is here to answer them all! Find out more about it in this video.
Do you know how doctors visualize the conditions of blood vessel? It is by using angiography! Doctor Azhari will explain how angiography works.
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder. Doctor Ashari Yunus will talk about how dangerous it is if you are not aware.