KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pic) has proposed a white paper for the reformation of the country's health system, especially in ensuring that it is future proof. Khairy said the country's health system must be future-proof by ensuring that all public health needs were met through appropriate and adequate allocation to the Health Ministry. Adequate allocation for the Health Ministry through the national budget is crucial in ensuring the country was prepared to face any unforeseen situations, he added. He said reforms in the country’s health system should not only focus on the aspect of adequate allocation, but it should also involve healthcare financing on how the health burden could be shared with the people. Touching on the local medical industry, Khairy said the Health Ministry should also be involved in the development of the industry in a comprehensive and clear manner involving pharmaceuticals, devices and medical tourism.
