MOH puts priority on upgrading old facilities


VIP visit: Dr Zaliha checking out new health facilities at Hospital Segamat in Johor. — Bernama

SEGAMAT: The Health Ministry will utilise the RM36.3bil allocation received through Budget 2023 by prioritising the upgrading of health facilities nationwide, especially those over 50 years old.

Its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said they have identified 1,200 health clinics categorised as dilapidated or affected by the high operational burden during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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