Patient footfall to improve further

Hong Leong Investment Bank said the increase in budget would be beneficial for Pharmaniaga Bhd, on which it had a “buy” call with a target price of RM1.04.

PETALING JAYA: Healthcare players may see a faster recovery than most other economic sectors as movement restrictions continue to ease both locally and globally.

As the economy adjusts and transition towards a new normal, a continuous recovery in patient footfall is anticipated, as patients return to hospitals to receive treatment for their delayed procedures.