Free postal delivery of medicines from Oct 1, says minister
Fahmi Fadzil says it was possible through a collaboration between the communications ministry and the health ministry.
The communications minister of Malaysia, Fahmi Fadzil, announced on October 1 that the government will provide free postal delivery of medicines to patients who choose the service. This decision was made in collaboration between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the health ministry, and will be implemented nationwide. Fahmi Fadzil stated that the initiative will be funded with an allocation of approximately RM5 million.
Previously, patients were responsible for covering the costs of postal delivery for their medicines. However, from October 1 onwards, the government will bear the entire expense through MCMC, eliminating the financial burden on patients. At the Padang Besar health clinic, Fahmi Fadzil, accompanied by Communications Ministry Secretary-General Abdul Halim Hamzah and Perlis Health Director Dr Ghazali Chik, reviewed the National Digital Health Ecosystem and Connectivity Driver (Persada) initiative project.
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