A General Election During COVID-19: A Life And Death Decision 10 January 2021 We are amidst an unprecendented epidemic, a public health emergency. We should not treat this as business as usual. READ MORE Statement: COVID-19 Is Dangerous, Not Vaccines 4 January 2021 Fire-fighting constant misinformation and doubt distracts from the work that lies ahead. READ MORE White Paper: Psoriasis - Lifting The Burden Of Stigma & Changing Lives 29 December 2020 With sufficient resources and investment to manage psoriasis, suffering and stigma can be reduced, and lives changed for the better. READ MORE

29 DECEMBER 2020

Policy Brief #16: Who should be prioritised to receive the COVID-19...

There are 3 groups.

22 DECEMBER 2020

Malaysia’s Current Vaccine Procurement Strategy Is Late But...

We begin 2021, with 3 vaccines poised for rollout throughout the year to benefit and protect at least 40 percent of the population.

21 DECEMBER 2020

Guidebook: Silent Pain – Migraine In The Workplace

Approximately 3.9 million individuals or 12% of the Malaysian population are estimated to be living with with migraine.

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?

Non-Communicable Diseases

We Need A Shot In The Arm For Cancer

We need to increase early detection, expand effective treatment, provide care, and improve survival.

Press Statements

Suan Ee Ong joins the Galen Centre as Senior Fellow

Area of expertise: Health systems and policy research, focusing on evidence synthesis, policy analysis, and qualitative methods.

COVID19

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: Who Should Get It First?

Three priority groups can be identified.

Non-Communicable Diseases

Budget 2021 – NCD Cuts Threaten To Worsen Other

We call on the government to review the allocations for health under the 2021 federal budget.

Governance & Regulation

Galen Centre Supports Bipartisan Parliamentary Petition To...

We need to ensure that our actions and motivation are based on empathy, compassion and kindness.

Transgender Health

Minister’s “Full Licence” Increases...

It is a fact which has been thoroughly documented that transgender persons in Malaysia encounter harassment, discrimination and subject to physical...

Event Recordings

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?