Health Ministry working to increase number of cancer specialists, says Dr Dzul


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is working to increase the number of oncologists in the country, as the number of cancer cases in the country keeps on rising.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the aim was to have about 300 oncologists, or one oncologist for every 100,000 people.

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