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29 MARCH 2021

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.

16 FEBRUARY 2021

Utilise Pharmacists And GPs To Strengthen COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

Every delayed vaccination will cost lives.

13 FEBRUARY 2021

Govt’s Humanitarian Strategy To Include Foreigners For...

We will not be able to reach the objective of herd immunity, if we are selective in who we vaccinate.

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

Condos, Apartments Demanding Tests & Barring Entry To...

Rather than defend the practice, the National Security Council should make it clear that it is not acceptable.

Healthcare Reforms

Learning From AIDS To Deal With COVID-19 Stigma

We should treat the individuals and communities affected by COVID-19 how we would wish ourselves to be treated, with empathy and compassion.

Healthcare Reforms

A General Election During COVID-19: A Life And Death...

We are amidst an unprecendented epidemic, a public health emergency. We should not treat this as business as usual.

Healthcare Reforms

Statement: COVID-19 Is Dangerous, Not Vaccines

Fire-fighting constant misinformation and doubt distracts from the work that lies ahead.

COVID19

Should We Be Worried About Dengue And COVID-19

The outbreak of dengue, endemic in low-middle income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic is detrimental as it threatens to overwhelm a healthcare...

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.

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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?