WHO lauds more healthcare spending


KUALA LUMPUR: The World Health Organisation (WHO) welcomes the new government’s intent to increase spending on healthcare as this is important for Malaysians who are now generally living longer.

WHO Western Pacific Region Rep Office for Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore Dr Lo Ying-ru Jacqueline congratulated the new Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and said that WHO was “heartened” to learn of the minister’s intent in achieving healthcare spending of 6% to 7% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product.

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