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#HEALTH: Sharing best practices for healthy ageing

WebAge-friendly cities, loneliness and social isolation, depression in the elderly, falls, emotional health of the elderly, mobility, cancer and incontinence are among some of the topics that will be covered during the conference. THE 3rd Asean Conference on Healthy Ageing 2024 will be held at Wembley Hotel Penang from July 30 till Aug 1. Carrying […]

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Healthy ageing: MHAS calls for 'age-friendly' ecosystem in …

WebThey include age-friendly cities, loneliness and social isolation, depression in the elderly, falls, emotional health of the elderly, mobility, cancer and incontinence. “This type of conference is one of our many efforts aimed at creating education, awareness, and learning opportunities at every level of healthcare professionals and the many

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Malaysian Congress of Healthy Ageing 2022 – Holistic …

WebThe World Health Organization has declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Health Ageing. Therefore, it is only apt that as the MCHA enters its third decade, we pay tribute to the founders of this movement. Our history …

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Dr. Thirunavukarasu Rajoo – Malaysian Congress of Healthy …

WebDr. Thirunavukarasu Rajoo has been in the practice of medicine for the last 14 years. Dr. Arasu as known among the fraternity is also a practicing general practitioner and founded the Poliklinik Cahaya group of clinics and recently CareClinics Healthcare Services Sdn Bhd. He has been the voice of general practitioners, and recently he was

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Malaysian GPs can help make mental healthcare more accessible

WebIn a 2015 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), Malaysia reported the prevalence of mental health problems as 29.2% among adults aged 16 years and above, with an increasing trend among adults from 10.7% in 1996 to 29.2% in 2015. The prevalence among children aged five to 15 years was 12.1%, with the incidence being …

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Dr. Amir Farid Isahak – Malaysian Congress of Healthy Ageing 2022

WebDr. Amir Farid Isahak is a senior medical consultant with over 40 years of medical practice. Although specialized in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, he also practices aesthetics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Much of his work is trying to restore the health of patients through natural and nutritional means, instead of relying on drugs.

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Tackling Loneliness Among The Elderly

WebKUALA LUMPUR: Loneliness and other mental health issues among the elderly need to be looked into as the country becomes an ageing nation by 2030. The Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS) advisor Prof Nathan Vytialingam said the government should consider having a separate ministry or division to focus on the ageing …

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About Us – Malaysian Congress of Healthy Ageing 2022

WebThe Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating physicians, scientists, members of the public on numerous healthy ageing issues. MHAS was also instrumental in organizing the first Malaysian Conference on Health Ageing in 2001. MHAS’s primary objective is to create public awareness for

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Perspectives on Influenza in Older Adults in Malaysia

WebInfluenza is a serious threat to public health that affects billions of people worldwide every year, sometimes with deadly consequences. In Malaysia, the true prevalence of influenza is unknown, due to low awareness, limited testing, and under-reporting as influenza is not a notifiable disease. However, evidence shows that …

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Philip George – Malaysian Congress of Healthy …

WebHis previous appointments include Senior Staff Specialist at Alcohol & Drug Program, Canberra Hospital and Senior Staff Specialist, ACT Mental Health in Canberra, Australia. He was also Consultant Psychiatrist and Team Member, Mental Health Service Reform post Tsunami, Aceh, Indonesia through Asian Development Bank.

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NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

WebADULT HEALTH Promote geriatric oncology clinic SIOG to optimize geriatric cancer treatment 2022-04-23 20:04 Medical words: Cancer is a disease related to aging. Even if. Read More » Consistent enforcement of Private Aged Healthcare, Service Act 2018 needed in the licensing and regulation of aged care centres

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Govt and NGOs must come together to support elderly, says group

WebPETALING JAYA: The government and NGOs involved with senior citizens have to work together to come up with a common platform so that the elderly can have greater support on issues like social and financial security and access to healthcare. Malaysia Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS) president Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman …

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Health is Wealth!

WebHealth is Wealth! The Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS) in collaboration with Perdana University is proud to announce the 7th Malaysian Conference on Healthy Aging, held at the Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, between the 3rd to the 5th of April, 2014. The theme for this year’s conference is “Healthy Organ for Healthy Ageing”.

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Are we ready for an ageing Malaysia

WebKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is well on its way to becoming an ageing society by 2030 when it is projected that 15 per cent of its population will be 60 years old and above, according to the Department of Statistics. With the estimation that 7.2 per cent of the population will be 65 and older by next year, health experts have called for a review of

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Healthy Ageing: Are You Prepared

WebThe Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating physicians, scientists, and members of the public on numerous healthy ageing issues.

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Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS)

WebMessage from the Organising Chairman. Dear Colleagues, Mental health is an important component of overall health and those responsible and tasked with helping the community in improving their mental health include all mental health workers, including Psychiatrists, Doctors, Clinical Psychologists, Counselors, Traditional and Complementary …

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Study Shows Bleak Future For LGBTQ Elderly Malaysians

WebKUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Lack of social and legal recognition for LGBTQ adults in Malaysia lead to financial, physical, mental, and social consequences when they reach old age. These findings were revealed in a study conducted by Ismail Baba, a social work educator and practitioner who specialises in HIV and AIDs, LGBTQ, and mental […]

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January and February 2024 Members Update

WebPast Events. 23rd February 2024: A productive meeting with the YB Minister of Health discussing our healthy ageing agenda and support for the 3rd ACHA conference. The YB Minister is considering attending the opening ceremony. 31st January 2024: A captivating discussion in Penang on strategies for healthy ageing, featuring Associate …

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