Health Ministry's medicine stockpile to be released to private hospitals, clinics facing shortages


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has agreed to release the federal medical stockpile to private hospitals and clinics facing shortages, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

The decision, which takes effect immediately, comes following a meeting on Thursday (July 14) between stakeholders and the ministry, said the Health Minister.

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