Budget 2024: MOH hoping for higher allocation, says Dr Zaliha

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The Madani Health Scheme and upgrading works for dilapidated clinics are some priorities that need continuous allocation, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.  The Health Minister told reporters on Monday (Sept 25) that the Health Ministry (MOH) was hoping that higher funds could be earmarked in the upcoming Budget 2024 and to be considered by the Finance Ministry.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00 What about the EPM's budget for the next month?

00:06 We have met with the KSP, MOF, and we have given the MOF some priorities

00:16 that we have set, 7 in my opinion, priorities for us to put in the budget for next year.

00:24 There are also some that we want to continue the efforts that we have done at the Ministry.

00:30 We need a continuous budget for the programs that we will implement this year, God willing.

00:35 What about the budget for the next month?

00:39 Does it include upgrading of more hospitals and hiring of contract staff?

00:45 Yes, I mean, in the budget that we asked to be continued this year,

00:51 we have 436 clinics that we have opened to be improved.

00:59 Next year, we have 300 more clinics.

01:02 We have asked for that.

01:04 We also asked for a continuation for the Medani Medical Scheme.

01:08 And there are other recommendations that we will continue.

01:18 And there are other recommendations that we will continue.

01:21 How much more budget will you be spending?

01:26 If possible, we want more than what we have received this year.

01:29 This year, we received 36.3 million.

01:31 We hope that next year, we will receive more.

01:33 God willing.

01:34 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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