Cancer support groups praise increased healthcare spending


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 27 May 2018

PETALING JAYA: Several cancer support groups have lauded Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's recent announcement for his ministry to increase healthcare spending from 6% to 7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The groups said the additional budget will go a long way to solve the problems faced by patients, especially among low and middle-income patients seeking treatment at public hospitals.

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