19 JULY 2021

PSC On Health, Science and Innovation Proceedings Must Be...

It is time that the Malaysian Parliament also implements reforms which will bring it to the level of other democratic institutions worldwide.

18 JULY 2021

Hari Raya Aidiladha: Our Behaviour Not Roadblocks Will Decide The...

Celebrating Hari Raya Aidiladha is not more important than keeping yourself and your family safe from COVID-19 infection.

24 JUNE 2021

Focus: Safeguarding Cancer Care For Budget 2022

Ignoring cancer care now may turn one public health crisis into many others.

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy is an independent public policy research and advocacy organisation.

What do we think about key health and social issues?

Healthcare Reforms

Police Investigating Call To Protect MySejahtera Data From...

We should be unafraid to hold authorities to the highest standards and integrity.

Healthcare Reforms

Public Health Concern: Immigration Raids During MCO 3.0

It will threaten the Government's hard work to urgently vaccinate the population and achieve herd immunity

Governance & Regulation

The Uncomfortable Reality Of Abuse In Our Schools

Reforms are clearly long overdue.

Non-Communicable Diseases

Living With Haemophilia Amidst The COVID-19 Crisis

Those who live with this condition are no strangers to both challenges and having reservoirs of courage.

Non-Communicable Diseases

For Thousands, Psoriasis Is A Hidden Burden

The challenge that faces those working to help those living with psoriasis today is how to make those therapies more accessible to those who need it.

Non-Communicable Diseases

Cancer Does Not Take A Pause

Last year, the Ministry of Health released the findings of the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report 2012–2016. The findings were bleak.

Event Recordings

The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations, Malaysia (FPMPAM) launched its book "Malaysian Healthcare: Remedies And Maladies" on 28 August This book, edited and published by the FPMPAM, is a compilation of contributions from a spectrum of senior practitioners sharing their decades of experience with their fingers on the pulse of the nation. Contributors include: Tan Sri Dr. Abu Bakar Sulaiman, Dr. Steven Chow, Dr. Milton Lum, Dr. Andrew Kiyu, Dr. Pearl Leong, Boo Su-Lyn and Dr. John Teo. What the book reveals regarding the strengths, weaknesses and gaps of Malaysian's healthcare system is especially timely in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Programme 00:00:00 Start 00:04:15 Welcome Remarks - Dr. Steven Chow 00:24:25 A Brief Review - Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid 00:37:03 Panel Discussion - Tan Sri Dr. Abu Bakar Suleiman, Former Director General of Health - Datuk Dr. Yeoh Poh Hong, Past President, Malaysian Medical Association - Dr. Milton Lum, Member, Malaysian Medical Council
Book Launch - Malaysian Healthcare: Maladies And Remedies (28 August)
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that affects the muscles we use every day to breathe, speak, swallow, and walk. At least 1 child is born every week with the condition in Malaysia. In conjunction with SMA Awareness Month, Persatuan WeCareJourney celebrated the launch of the first research in Malaysia to document the lived realities of SMA patients, their families and caregivers. The findings and recommendations from this report should be implemented to improve the quality of life for the SMA community. Speakers - Edmund Lim, Persatuan WeCareJourney - Dr Ch’ng Gaik Siew, Consultant Clinical Geneticist And Paediatrician - Dr. Khoo Teik Beng, Paediatric Neurologist - Aishah Roose (Sha Roose), Interior Designer, Adult with SMA - Shahratul Azmah (Kak Sha), Entrepreneur, Parent with SMA children - Dr. Fahisham Taib, Senior Lecturer, Paediatrician - Dr Tan Hui Siu, Bioethics Expert, Paediatrician Programme 00:00:00 Start 00:05:00 Opening Remarks - Edmund Lim, Persatuan WeCareJourney 00:20:00 Report Presentation: Living with SMA in Malaysia From Patients' And Caregivers' Perspectives - Dr Ch’ng Gaik Siew, Consultant Clinical Geneticist And Paediatrician 00:49:12 Panel Discussion You can download a copy of the SMA report at http://SMACare.org
Report Launch - Living With Spinal Muscular Atrophy In Malaysia
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA is a genetic disease that affects the muscles we use every day to breathe, speak, swallow, and walk. August is SMA Awareness Month. Persatuan WeCareJourney and the Galen Centre of Health and Social Policy organised a public webinar series to raise awareness on living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in Malaysia. This is the 1st webinar in the series, focusing on early detection of SMA and getting genetic counselling. Programme 00:00:00 Start 00:15:25 Opening remarks - Edmund Lim, WeCareJourney 00:27:29 Detecting SMA Early - Dr. Poorani Anandakrishnan 00:36:40 Getting Support from Genetic Counsellors - Ms. Suzanah Abd Hamid 00:51:44 Discussion Please send questions to hello@wecarejourney.org.
Stepping Up For SMA - Webinar 1 (7 August 2021)
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Our Focus Areas

Healthcare Reform

We look at how institutional reforms can create an adaptive and sustainable healthcare system and social care, capable of delivering integrated models of care to meet the challenges of our developing society.

Non-Communicable Diseases

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are emerging as the leading cause of death in Malaysia. About two-thirds of Malaysians have at least one NCD. What policies and interventions are needed in response?

Food Security

We look at the linkages of food security with health, sustainable economic development, environment, social justice and trade.

 

 

Transgender Health

Transgender people face numerous health disparities, stigma, discrimination, and lack of access to quality care. How do medical institutions, communities and individuals respond to their care?