Publications

We work hard to produce independent, robust and insightful analysis on health and social care. In this process, we engage with and communicate our thinking and research with a diversity of opinion influencers and decision-makers, including those with opposing views.

Enforcement of Regulations under Act 852 A Game Changer

Galen Centre7 October 2024

With these new Regulations, a Pandora's Box can be closed.

6 Recommendations For Health in Budget 2023

Galen Centre8 February 2023

Reform of health financing is urgently needed but will need time, political support and public trust.

Budget 2021: Public health under intense scrutiny

Galen Centre22 November 2020

The RM 3 billion allocation announced for the COVID-19 vaccine cannot be found in the Budget 2021

Drug Price Controls In Malaysia: Implications and Considerations (No....

Galen Centre8 July 2019

There is no one-size-fits-all approach or quick fix to achieving an optimal balance between paying the costs of providing high quality healthcare and ensuring equitable,...

Policy Reforms Needed To Close Gaps In Mental Health

Galen Centre14 January 2019

Most SOPs, emphasize on using physical, even brutal or harsh measures, of handling mentally ill people, such as the usage of straitjackets by the police.

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Report: Understanding unmet needs in treatment and care of patients...

Galen Centre19 November 2024

The prevalence of GPP in Malaysia is thought to be higher compared to other countries.

Report: Improving the Quality of Care for Atopic Dermatitis in...

Galen Centre16 November 2024

Treatments for atopic dermatitis should offer efficacy and long-term safety for patients.

White Paper: Psoriasis – Lifting The Burden Of Stigma &...

Galen Centre29 December 2020

With sufficient resources and investment to manage psoriasis, suffering and stigma can be reduced, and lives changed for the better.

Report Card – Year 1: Health Under Pakatan Harapan

Galen Centre5 May 2019

This document is intended to gauge the Pakatan Harapan government’s stewardship of the health agenda and commitment to reforms. It is important to note from the onset that these...

Policy For Action 2/2019 – What It Means To Suffer In Silence:...

Galen Centre22 April 2019

The paper concludes with six main areas for recommendations on moving forward with LGBT-friendly mental health services.

Policy For Action 1/2018 – Innovate For health: Earmarking Sin Tax...

Galen Centre24 October 2018

There has been no move to earmark the revenue collected for the purpose of health, specifically and directly funding non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, control and...

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Guidebook: Silent Pain – Migraine In The Workplace

Galen Centre21 December 2020

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

Practical Guidelines For Trans-Specific Primary Health Care In...

Galen Centre15 November 2020

Most transgender persons do not consult or seek guidance from medical professionals due to the fear of stigma and discrimination.

Policy Briefs

Enforcement of Regulations under Act 852 A Game Changer

Galen Centre7 October 2024

With these new Regulations, a Pandora's Box can be closed.

6 Recommendations For Health in Budget 2023

Galen Centre8 February 2023

Reform of health financing is urgently needed but will need time, political support and public trust.

Budget 2021: Public health under intense scrutiny

Galen Centre22 November 2020

The RM 3 billion allocation announced for the COVID-19 vaccine cannot be found in the Budget 2021

Drug Price Controls In Malaysia: Implications and Considerations (No....

Galen Centre8 July 2019

There is no one-size-fits-all approach or quick fix to achieving an optimal balance between paying the costs of providing high quality healthcare and ensuring equitable,...

Policy Reforms Needed To Close Gaps In Mental Health

Galen Centre14 January 2019

Most SOPs, emphasize on using physical, even brutal or harsh measures, of handling mentally ill people, such as the usage of straitjackets by the police.

Load More All Post Loaded
Policy Papers

Report: Understanding unmet needs in treatment and care of patients...

Galen Centre19 November 2024

The prevalence of GPP in Malaysia is thought to be higher compared to other countries.

Report: Improving the Quality of Care for Atopic Dermatitis in...

Galen Centre16 November 2024

Treatments for atopic dermatitis should offer efficacy and long-term safety for patients.

White Paper: Psoriasis – Lifting The Burden Of Stigma &...

Galen Centre29 December 2020

With sufficient resources and investment to manage psoriasis, suffering and stigma can be reduced, and lives changed for the better.

Report Card – Year 1: Health Under Pakatan Harapan

Galen Centre5 May 2019

This document is intended to gauge the Pakatan Harapan government’s stewardship of the health agenda and commitment to reforms. It is important to note from the onset that these...

Policy For Action 2/2019 – What It Means To Suffer In Silence:...

Galen Centre22 April 2019

The paper concludes with six main areas for recommendations on moving forward with LGBT-friendly mental health services.

Policy For Action 1/2018 – Innovate For health: Earmarking Sin Tax...

Galen Centre24 October 2018

There has been no move to earmark the revenue collected for the purpose of health, specifically and directly funding non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, control and...

Load More All Post Loaded
Factsheets/ Guidelines

Guidebook: Silent Pain – Migraine In The Workplace

Galen Centre21 December 2020

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

Practical Guidelines For Trans-Specific Primary Health Care In...

Galen Centre15 November 2020

Most transgender persons do not consult or seek guidance from medical professionals due to the fear of stigma and discrimination.

Infographics