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A special journey

The Pharmaceutical Services Programme (PSP), Ministry of Health Malaysia

(MOH) initiated its preparedness plans for COVID-19 since the announcement of

the first positive case in China in December 2019. The plans were then

strengthened and improvised from time to time according to the outbreak

situation in the country. During the COVID-19 outbreak, especially during the

enforcement of Movement Control Order (MCO), PSP had to work extra hard to

ensure the availability and continuous supply of medicines for all patients

including the COVID-19 patients. At the same time, pharmacy personnel, with the

support of various divisions and organisations, play a vital role in ensuring the

smooth distribution and handling of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and

hand sanitizers for the front liners and other healthcare workers. In addition,

continuous monitoring and close collaborations with other MOH divisions and

the pharmaceutical industry are carried out to ensure that all initiatives are

implemented smoothly.

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