Siti Hasmah leaves lasting legacy in Malaysia's public health sector
IPOH: The late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali will be remembered for her decades of service to the medical profession and pioneering contributions to Malaysia’s public health sector, particularly maternal and child health.
Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, a respected medical figure and pioneer in Malaysia's public health sector, will be remembered for her decades of service, particularly in maternal and child health, family health, and community welfare. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad praised her contributions, stating that her impact on healthcare and community development will be felt for generations.
Born in Klang, Selangor in 1926, Dr Siti Hasmah was among Malaysia's earliest Malay women doctors, completing her medical studies at King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore in 1955. She passed away on March 31, 2023, at 9:20 am, as confirmed by her son Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir. Dzulkefly expressed condolences to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the family, offering his highest appreciation for Dr Siti Hasmah's dedicated service to the country.
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