Vital Signs

The coronavirus outbreak is a fight between species, not between countries. Therefore, science and unity will save Malaysia.

In healthcare especially, more transparency on data and procurements would instil greater trust in our Health Ministry.

Although Vision 2020 has been replaced by other development plans, there are lessons we can take away from this first vision of Malaysia as a developed nation.

There are a number of means by which we can help improve our local medical education system in both the short term and the long run.

Is the reemergence of polio after decades and the sudden planned deregulation of doctors' fees an indication that our health system is starting to unravel?

We all want our doctors to be the best society can produce, but what does the "best" mean and how do we select for it?

The Government needs to take a bigger role in controlling the number of medical schools recognised both in and out of Malaysia, in order to ensure quality healthcare for all Malaysians.

The Health Ministry has set a target of one doctor to 400 Malaysians, but where does this number come from and is it the optimal ratio?

While Budget 2020 increased the allocation for the Health Ministry, there were some areas they missed out on.

While no one wants to be sick, those who do fall ill may sometimes demand or be given unneeded interventions, creating unnecessary demand for healthcare.

While the facts of life might make it impossible to create an entirely fair Budget, here are three methods to make allocations as fair as possible.