TheHEALTH September/October 2025

MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER. 2025
VOL 8: 65 | PP19292 / 03 / 2018( 034850) RM12.00 | www. revonmedia. com

HEALTHCARE

AT THE CROSSROADS

The RM46.5 billion allocation to the Ministry of Health under Budget 2026 underscores the government’ s intent to strengthen Malaysia’ s public healthcare system— but also reveals the limits of fiscal space and the urgency of reform. p08-09
From ground playgrous to tablets
Malaysian children are experiencing rising rates of vision problems due to extended screen time and reduced outdoor activities- P12-13
HIV: Breaking barriers
HIV remains one of the world’ s most persistent health challenges, with stigma and late testing hindering prevention efforts.- P16-18
Conditioning and prevention
Conditioning is about preparing the body to handle the demands of sport. Strong muscles, joints, and ligaments help prevent common injuries, such as sprains and strains.- P24