What Malaysia needs to tackle for healthcare in 2026


Healthcare areas that need to be addressed in 2026 include costs, infectious diseases, NCDs, HCW issues and the impact of new technologies, among others. — Filepic

There was no objective evidence of improvement in Malaysian healthcare in 2025.

Some of the pertinent issues for Malaysian healthcare in 2026 are discussed below.

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