The Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children are horrified to hear about the sexual abuse perpetrated on the 400 children living at charity homes run by Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB).1 Our hearts ache for the children (past and present) who have been neglected and abused by people who were meant to care for them. […]
Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children Statement on Viral Tik Tok Video on Promoting Female Genital Cutting by a Healthcare Professional
We condemn the practice of female genital cutting as promoted by a Malaysian healthcare professional in a viral Tik Tok video. We have released a summary statement on Ova Health – The Galen Centre. Please read our full statements in English and Bahasa Melayu below. Full statement in English: Kenyataan penuh dalam Bahasa Melayu: Signatories […]
International Women’s Day 2023
Happy International Women’s Day to all the inspiring and resilient women out there! Today, we are excited to share with you that Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children has formed a new partnership with the Boston Congress of Public Health, Publisher of HPHR Journal (BCPH). Transcending the traditional boundaries of academia and medicine, BCPH supports emerging and established […]
Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children Statement on Terengganu State’s Criminalisation of Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancies
We condemn the criminalisation of out-of-wedlock pregnancies within the Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 2022 in Section 29A by the Terengganu State and other similar laws practised by other states in Malaysia. Please read our full statement below in English and Bahasa Melayu below. A shorter statement published by Ova Health – The Galen Centre can […]
Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children Statement on Code Black Protest and Proposed Nationwide One-Day Strike on 26th July 2021 by Malaysian Contract Doctors
The Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children would like to lend our support to our Malaysian contract (non-permanent) doctors within the Ministry of Health Malaysia for better employment opportunities and career prospects. Our full statement below.