Health Ministry to take ‘firm and efficient’ approach in future procurement, says Dr Zaliha


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will take a “firm and efficient” approach when it comes to the procurement of medical equipment in the future, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic).

The Health Minister was commenting on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report which revealed the procurement of unusable ventilators that was done via WhatsApp as well as expired vaccines and excess personal protective equipment (PPE).

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