Some RM31.9 billion was allocated for the healthcare sector in (the) 2021 (Budget for Malaysia) compared with RM30.6 billion in 2020.
As the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to persist for a number of years, an additional RM1 billion has been allocated to stem the ongoing third wave of infections going into 2021, including RM475 million for the purchase of reagents, test kits and consumables for the Health Ministry.
Another RM24 million was allocated to address mental health issues, given the severity and mounting cases of emotional stress, anxiety and depression in the community.
“The allocation for vaccines of only RM3 billion may not cover the likely scenario of two vaccine doses of about RM80 a dose for at least 60% of Malaysia’s population, including the logistics of a nation-wide vaccination programme” says a health official.
[1 Malaysian Ringgit RM= 0.23 United States Dollar USD]
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