Palliative care for kids at all public hospitals


Royal treat: The Duchess of Cambridge (sitting third from right) and Raja Zarith Sofia (sitting third from left) mingling around with some of the children at Hospis Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will set up dedicated paediatric palliative care facilities and teams at all public hospitals to help young children with life-limiting conditions (LLC).

Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the teams would be led by paediatricians and supported by multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals.

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