Actually implementing the Health White Paper

One of the objectives of the HWP is to strengthen primary care and preventive programmes in order to reduce avoidable hospital admissions. — Photos: Filepic

Following the urgency for healthcare system reform outlined in our first article, Malaysia’s healthcare system requires more than recognition of its pressures; it demands a carefully-planned roadmap.

In 2023, the government launched the Health White Paper (HWP), a 15-year blueprint aiming to modernise healthcare financing, delivery and governance.