Don't shy away from making tough calls, advise former health ministers


PETALING JAYA: Steel political will is needed to ensure health reforms for the nation can be implemented effectively – even if it means making tough calls, say two former health ministers.

Khairy Jamaluddin, who helmed the ministry from 2021 to this year, said current minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa and the ministry should not be afraid of making difficult decisions.

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