THE HEALTH | JULY , 2023

RSD owns seven hospitals in Malaysia and Indonesia . In Malaysia it owns Subang Jaya Medical Centre , ParkCity Medical Centre , Ara Damansara Medical Centre and Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre .

“ The decision has been reached following the receipt of significant inbound interest in RSD at values that are in shareholder ’ s interests to explore , noting that there is no certainty that a sale process will result in a completed transaction ,” Ramsay Health Care said in its filing with the Australian Stock Exchange recently .

THE MINISTRY of Health ( MoH ) raided a company supplying unregistered medical devices to pharmacies and private clinics nationwide .

Medical Device Authority ( MDA ) surveillance and operation unit chief Dery Akmal Abdul Rahman was reported as saying that the operation took place on June 13 in Taman Perindustrian Wawasan in Batu Pahat , Johor .

He said the 40-year-old business owner had received warning letters in 2018 and 2022 but still continued operating .

“ The first warning was issued in 2018 based on a public complaint as the owner was found selling two types of unregistered medical devices .

“ Another complaint was lodged in July 2022 , where we issued another warning to the company , this time for selling five types of unregistered medical devices ,” he said .

In a brief announcement to Bursa Malaysia , Sime Darby said , together with its partner Ramsay Health Care , a decision has been made to explore the possibility of realising a sale of its 50:50 joint venture in RSD .

“ At this stage , there is no assurance that the sale process will result in a transaction . Sime Darby will make the necessary announcement to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad if and when there is a definite corporate proposal by the company ,” Sime Darby said .

SUBANG JAYA Medical Center ( SJMC ) made significant headway in their recent “ If Not Now , When ? # endcervicalcancer ” campaign , to eradicate cervical cancer through early detection and improving screening accessibility .

With the support of the ROSE Foundation , SJ ECHO , Subang Jaya Police District Headquarters , Subang Jaya City Council and Klang Hokkien Association , SJMC successfully organised a series of community outreach initiatives , completing over

Before the raid , the MDA had monitored the company for six months and conducted investigations .

“ We have also investigated the pharmacies and private clinics that bought unregistered medical items from this company . The use of unregistered medical devices is dangerous , as we do not know the kind of risk that they pose to our health ,” he explained .

300 DIY Human Papillomavirus ( HPV ) screenings for women in Selangor , surpassing their initial target .

Cervical cancer is a significant global health issue for women . According to the World Health Organisation ( WHO ), cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most prevalent cancer , resulting in approximately 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths in 2020 globally . In Malaysia , it is the third most common cancer impacting women , with the percentage of cases detected late

Ramsay Health Care said RSD has continued to perform strongly in FY23 . The equity accounted contribution from the business to Ramsay Health Care for the nine months to March 31 , 2023 was A $ 16.2 million , an increase of 31 per cent on the prior corresponding period .

On March 29 , Sime Darby had said the company had yet to decide after Reuters reported that the JV partners planned to revive the sale of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd .

The news agency reported the companies were in talks with financial advisors to explore a sale of the JV to strategic investors in a deal that could value the business at some RM6 billion .

On Sept 9 , 2022 , IHH announced its discussion with Sime Darby and Ramsay Health Care for IHH ’ s proposed acquisition of 100 per cent of the JV had concluded without a binding agreement .

Face masks , pregnancy test kits , first aid kits , blood lancets and paraffin gauze are a few of the confiscated goods that were imported from China and sold on the local market .

The case is being investigated under Section 5 ( 1 ) of the Medical Device Act 2012 ( Act 737 ) for selling an unregistered medical device , and the estimated value of the items seized has not been verified yet .

increasing yearly . Bryan Lin , CEO of SJMC , emphasised : " Cervical cancer is often called the ' silent killer ' since it develops slowly without presenting any warning signs or symptoms . Through our ' If Not Now , When ? # endcervicalcancer ' campaign , we strive to positively educate and impact society by making cervical screening more accessible and acceptable to women , particularly those who may not be fully aware of the impact of the disease .

THE INCREASE in non-communicable diseases ( NCDs ) over the past 20 years , which the pandemic has accelerated , poses a significant threat to Malaysia ’ s healthcare system .

NCDs are the leading cause of death and disability in Malaysia , according to the “ The Direct Healthcare Cost of Non-Communicable Diseases in Malaysia ” report published by the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) and the Malaysian Ministry of Health ( MoH ).

The joint study also showed how the rising prevalence of NCDs is taxing the nation ’ s healthcare system by driving up the demand for medical care .

The world ’ s top security and health services provider , International SOS , has collaborated closely with Malaysian and international organisations to refocus on employee health and wellbeing as part of their “ Duty of Care ” obligations and workforce resilience .

Dr Chan Yanjun , Medical Director , Singapore & Malaysia , International SOS , shared : “ Most recently , according to data obtained by the Health Informatics Centre of the MoH ’ s Planning Division , we have seen an increasing number of patients in the emergency and trauma departments around the country .

“ One of the key factors for this is the impact of Covid-19 , which has increased the number of NCD cases and health complications due to the decrease in NCD screening and many having had their treatment disrupted during the pandemic . Another challenge people living with NCDs face is accessing essential medicines because of the current global environment and supply chain disruption .”

The report also noted that coupled with lost productivity costs , the combined annual cost burden of diabetes , cardiovascular disease , and cancer was estimated at RM22.5 billion .

Dr Chan continued : “ With experts warning that the cost of treating NCDs will continue to increase in the coming years due to the nation ’ s growing ageing population , everyone needs to play their part to help stem this nationwide challenge .

“ Businesses must play a more proactive role in the health of their employees , not just to mitigate the impact of a future pandemic , but also to address other ongoing health issues , such as NCDs and mental health , affecting their team members .

Jing Tan , Regional General Manager and Director of South East Asia , International SOS , added : “ To respond to the growing health challenges in Malaysia and globally , employee wellness needs to be carefully considered .”