Health Ministry launches registry to better understand suicide, fatal injuries
IPOH: The Health Ministry has launched a national registry to provide a more comprehensive picture of suicide and fatal injury cases as part of efforts to strengthen suicide prevention.
IPOH: The Malaysian Health Ministry has introduced a national registry known as the National Suicide and Fatal Injury Registry Malaysia (NSFIRM) to gain a more detailed understanding of suicide and fatal injury cases. This development is part of the government's commitment to strengthening suicide prevention efforts. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed that the NSFIRM, developed collaboratively with the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH) and the Department of Forensic Medicine, would offer crucial data to aid in addressing suicide and suicidal behavior.
The registry's launch coincided with the World Self-harm Prevention Day, themed "Change the Narrative, Ignite Hope," held at Kolej Poly-Tech Mara in Meru. The registry is one of two new initiatives unveiled to bolster suicide prevention and postvention services. The second initiative is the Postvention Services Clinical Guideline, which aims to enhance psychosocial support and intervention for those affected by suicide incidents.
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