Announcements
MyHOUSE is a programme to encourage people to keep their houses smoke free. For further information, please go to their website at https://www.my-house.com.my/. To join the programme click here.
Six online CPD modules on COPD have been placed on the online platform MMA Medcomet. The modules were created by Novartis. Upon completion of each module, 1 CPD point will be granted instantly provided a 60% passing mark is obtained. Please click on this link to access the modules.
The Malaysian Thoracic Society and Lung Foundation of Malaysia are coordinating donations of oxygen concentrators to be donated to the Ministry of Health for use in Pusat Kuarantin dan Rawatan Covid-19 to supplement existing oxygen tanks. MTS shall work with known vendors to procure the oxygen concentrators. Click here to read more
The MTS is part of a group of 200 World Lung Day (WLD) partners, organisations who care about lung health from all over the world who are helping raise awareness and make a difference.. Click here to read more
Four digital educational modules on lung cancer with the theme Conquering Lung Cancer Together which have been placed on an online platform called HealthPrez. Click here to read more
Donation by the Malaysian Thoracic Society to Ministry of Health Malaysia. Click here to read more
COPD is a major respiratory illness in Malaysia with a 4.7% prevalence of moderate to severe cases reported in 2018, which translates to 448,000 cases. Click here to read more