Allocation timely to fight Covid-19, says medical fraternity


PETALING JAYA: The RM32.4bil set aside under Budget 2022 for the Health Ministry, as well as RM4bil allotted specifically for the handling of Covid-19, will not only focus on the continuing battle with the virus but will also be used to improve general public health, say health groups.

The allocation, they added, will also improve the welfare of frontliners.

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