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FOREWORD BY
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF HEALTH (MEDICAL)

Malaysia’s past experiences in facing infectious disease outbreaks have strengthened
our emergency response system. Internationally, Malaysia has been lauded for its
response to the COVID-19 pandemic in a whole-of government and whole-of-
The country’s preparedness society approach.
to the COVID-19 pandemic
was powered by early The country’s preparedness to the COVID-19 pandemic was powered by early
planning and preparation of hospital facilities and services. Among our well-
planning and preparation planned strategies were to enhance quality of care and reduce morbidity and
of hospital facilities and mortality, protect healthcare workers, ensure medical service continuity and
services. Among our well- health industry development through public-private partnership. Apart
planned strategies were from that, an effective communication with various stakeholders and the
to enhance quality of care public plays a vital role to ensure that verified information is delivered
efficiently.
and reduce morbidity
and mortality, protect This book reflects behind-the-scenes preparedness and
healthcare workers, response activities of the Medical Program in combating this
ensure medical service pandemic together.
continuity and health “Change is the only constant in life. Once ability to adapt to
industry development those changes will determine your success in life.” – Benjamin
through public-private Franklin
partnership.
“Delima selasih duku mengkudu,
Terima kasih, Thank you, to all of you”

Datuk Dr Hj. Rohaizat bin Hj. Yon
Deputy Director-General of Health (Medical)
Ministry of Health Malaysia

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