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Malaysiakini
29-05-2025
- Health
- Malaysiakini
Stop stalling, push Health White Paper in Parliament: MMA
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged lawmakers to discuss key reforms outlined in the Health White Paper (HWP) to improve the national healthcare system. While acknowledging the necessity of stakeholder engagements, MMA president-elect Dr Thiryunavakarasu Rajoo highlighted that the HWP already outlines the frameworks needed to better the healthcare sector.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
M'sia, Iran partner to strengthen health cooperation
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has established health cooperation with Iran to strengthen the country's health system and open up space for knowledge sharing in the pharmaceutical sector, medical technology applications, and excellent clinical practices. The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that Iran's expertise, especially in organ transplantation programmes, can potentially improve the quality of treatment in Malaysia. In a post via X today, MOH announced that in line with the aspirations of the Health White Paper, bilateral cooperation is expected to provide benefits, including increasing the expertise of health workers through exchange programmes, joint training, and collaborative research. The move, he said, will produce highly skilled health human resources and become the main pillar of a resilient and efficient health system. In addition, collaboration in public health research, nutrition and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) is significant in shaping a healthier and more productive Malaysian society. Separately, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said in his brief bilateral meeting with Iran's Health Minister, Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi who highlighted his country's advanced achievements and best practice in the area of organ transplant surgeries with over 2,000 liver transplants and 1,200 kidney transplants performed across 20 centres throughout the country in 2024. 'The sheer number of successful donor pledges further encourages the agenda for Malaysia to follow suit having similar barriers to overcome in terms of religious sentiments towards organ donation,' he said in a post on X. Dzulkefly said Malaysia must go beyond 'Saya sudah Berikrar' to 'Warisku Hormati Ikrar' ('I've Pledged' to 'My Family, Respect My Pledge Please'), creating a culture that truly honours the donor's wishes. He said in Malaysia, organ transplant is the best solution or the gold standard to ensure quality of life for those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially with end-stage renal failure on dialysis. 'There are also areas of exploration in terms of fellowships, trainings for our surgeons, post-basic training for nurses as well as potential for sharing of technologies, research, development and pharmaceuticals, that shall be seriously pursued,' he said. Dzulkefly is currently in Geneva, Switzerland, leading the Malaysian delegation to the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) from May 18 to 22.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
M'sia, Iran forge health cooperation to bolster health system
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has established health cooperation with Iran to strengthen the country's health system and open up space for knowledge sharing in the pharmaceutical sector, medical technology applications, and excellent clinical practices. The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that Iran's expertise, especially in organ transplantation programmes, can potentially improve the quality of treatment in Malaysia. In a post via X today, MOH announced that in line with the aspirations of the Health White Paper, bilateral cooperation is expected to provide benefits, including increasing the expertise of health workers through exchange programmes, joint training, and collaborative research. The move, he said, will produce highly skilled health human resources and become the main pillar of a resilient and efficient health system. In addition, collaboration in public health research, nutrition and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) is significant in shaping a healthier and more productive Malaysian society. Separately, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said in his brief bilateral meeting with Iran's Health Minister, Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi who highlighted his country's advanced achievements and best practice in the area of organ transplant surgeries with over 2,000 liver transplants and 1,200 kidney transplants performed across 20 centres throughout the country in 2024. 'The sheer number of successful donor pledges further encourages the agenda for Malaysia to follow suit having similar barriers to overcome in terms of religious sentiments towards organ donation,' he said in a post on X. Dzulkefly said Malaysia must go beyond 'Saya sudah Berikrar' to 'Warisku Hormati Ikrar' ('I've Pledged' to 'My Family, Respect My Pledge Please'), creating a culture that truly honours the donor's wishes. He said in Malaysia, organ transplant is the best solution or the gold standard to ensure quality of life for those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially with end-stage renal failure on dialysis. 'There are also areas of exploration in terms of fellowships, trainings for our surgeons, post-basic training for nurses as well as potential for sharing of technologies, research, development and pharmaceuticals, that shall be seriously pursued,' he said. Dzulkefly is currently in Geneva, Switzerland, leading the Malaysian delegation to the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) from May 18 to 22.
The Star
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Govt reviewing need to revise healthcare financing system, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviewing the need to restructure the country's existing healthcare financing system to ensure it is more sustainable, inclusive and effective as outlined in the Health White Paper, says the Prime Minister. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ( pic ) said this is among key issues discussed at the Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) 2025 meeting, which he chaired yesterday. He said effective governance, procurement processes and implementation mechanisms are crucial to the reform, alongside coordinated efforts from various ministries, particularly Finance and Economy Ministries. 'The meeting focused on the phased roadmap and transformation initiatives for the healthcare financing system, including the proposal to establish a National Health Fund. 'Also on the agenda was the presentation of the National Ageing Action Framework 2025-2045, which outlined the country's strategic response to challenges posed by an ageing population. 'I acknowledge the early measures being undertaken, particularly the need for a comprehensive, cross-ministerial governance mechanism to ensure a more integrated response,' Anwar said in a Facebook post. In another post, the Prime Minister said Malaysia and Japan have proposed for a new cooperation centre to be set up here to strengthen cross-sector collaboration in technology, sustainability and Asean energy integration. He said the initiative underscores Malaysia's commitment as Asean Chair for 2025, to lead the region's push towards a low-carbon future. 'We welcome Japan's technical and advanced research support, especially through initiatives such as the Asia Zero Emission Community, which will help accelerate the comprehensive and large-scale implementation of the National Energy Transition Roadmap. 'Japan, with its strengths in renewable energy, bio-energy, carbon capture, utilisation and storage has positioned itself as a key strategic partner in Malaysia's aspiration to become a regional hub for sustainable energy innovation,' he said, Bernama reported. The Prime Minister said the proposal was raised during his meeting with Japan's former prime minister Fumio Kishida, who paid a courtesy call on him yesterday.
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Healthcare reforms, ageing population top MySPC agenda
PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today reiterated the need for Malaysia's healthcare system to remain resilient and prepared for potential threats, while exploring innovative financing models through public-private partnerships. Speaking after the 8th Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) meeting for 2025, Shamsul Azri said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the importance of prioritising the healthcare workers' welfare alongside systemic reforms. "The transformation of the national healthcare system and the issues and challenges of an ageing population were the key topics discussed this morning. "The prime minister, who chaired today's meeting, stressed the necessity of reviewing fiscal positions regarding healthcare allocations," he said in a Facebook post. He shared statistics showing that the proportion of Malaysians aged 65 and above has reached seven per cent of the population, categorising the nation as an ageing nation. "The Madani government will therefore focus on health financing, social protection systems, and retirement ecosystems," he added. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, was reported as saying that the government was currently reviewing the need to restructure the existing healthcare financing system to make it more sustainable, inclusive and effective in the long term, as outlined in the Health White Paper. He emphasised effective governance, procurement, and multi-ministerial coordination, particularly between the Economy Ministry and Finance Ministry. Today's MySPC meeting, attended by six Cabinet ministers and senior civil servants, reviewed phased healthcare financing transformation plans and proposals for a National Health Fund. Discussions also covered the National Ageing Action Plan 2025-2045 presented by the Economy Ministry.
