Understanding the challenges before Malaysia’s public health system

Dr. Lim Chee Han of of the People’s Health Forum-Malaysia and Third World Network talks about the characteristics of Malaysia’s health system and the challenges before it

December 03, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

Ahead of the country’s election, Dr. Lim Chee Han of of the People’s Health Forum-Malaysia and Third World Network talks about the characteristics of Malaysia’s health system and the challenges before it.

He explains how the country’s health system dealt with COVID-19 and how the private sector has been privileged over the public sector. He explains how there is a need for greater public spending on health care and the difference it can make to the requirements of the people.