28 DECEMBER 2022

Malaysia Needs To Form Health Security Agency to Prepare Against Health Threats

This agency is not a 'nice-to-have' but a 'must-have'.

4 DECEMBER 2022

Terengganu Shariah Amendment: Threat To Women & Girls, Undermines Health System

Creates unnecessary suffering, pain or humiliation for the woman and her child.

2 DECEMBER 2022

Galen Centre Congratulates Dr. Zaliha Mustafa On Health Minister Appointment

She is the first woman to hold the post.

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?

2 DECEMBER 2022

National World AIDS Day Event Marred By Ignorance, Discrimination and Bigotry

1 December is World AIDS Day

10 NOVEMBER 2022

GE15: What Do The BN, PN & PH Manifestos Mean For Healthcare?

Many believe that health should not be politicised. That should change.

20 OCTOBER 2022

GE15: What Should The Election Manifestos Have Regarding Health?

Healthcare has rarely, if ever, been the focus of political debate in any Malaysian political campaign.

7 OCTOBER 2022

BUDGET 2023: Health Allocation Address Institutional Challenges, Leaves Gaps

We need to invest in future-proofing and increasing the resilience and sustainability of the public healthcare system.

20 SEPTEMBER 2022

BUDGET 2023: Tough Decisions For Sustainable Healthcare Future

Government needs to make tough decisions and boost efforts to build and future-proof the country's healthcare infrastructure.

15 AUGUST 2022

Clause 17 Of The Tobacco And Smoking Bill Should Be Removed

If it fails to be passed this time around, it might be another decade before we see the kind of leadership and vision demonstrated in this attempt.

Event Recordings

En. Syed Johari Syed Jamaludin, an ILD patient, shares his experience being diagnosed and treated for interstitial lung disease treatment, as well as the challenges faced throughout his journey. This presentation was part of the symposium "Interstitial Lung Disease in Malaysia: Addressing awareness, treatment and care, and unmet needs" organised by the Galen Centre of Health and Social Policy on 21 October 2022. Held with the support of Boehringer Ingelheim, the symposium discussed the state of care for interstitial lung disease (ILD) in Malaysia, as part of preparations to develop a White Paper on this condition.
Dr Noorul Afidza Muhammad, a pulmonologist with Hospital Serdang presents an update on clinical trials related to interstitial lung disease treatment. This presentation was part of the symposium "Interstitial Lung Disease in Malaysia: Addressing awareness, treatment and care, and unmet needs" organised by the Galen Centre of Health and Social Policy on 21 October 2022. Held with the support of Boehringer Ingelheim, the symposium discussed the state of care for interstitial lung disease (ILD) in Malaysia, as part of preparations to develop a White Paper on this condition.
Dr Shereen Ch’ng Suyin, a rheumatologist with Hospital Selayang presents on the role of rheumatologists in managing interstitial lung disease. This presentation was part of the symposium "Interstitial Lung Disease in Malaysia: Addressing awareness, treatment and care, and unmet needs" organised by the Galen Centre of Health and Social Policy on 21 October 2022. Held with the support of Boehringer Ingelheim, the symposium discussed the state of care for interstitial lung disease (ILD) in Malaysia, as part of preparations to develop a White Paper on this condition.

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?