Page 25 - THE COVID-19 CHRONICLES OF MALAYSIA Embracing Ripples: Coursing Forward

The Deputy Director-General of Health The Deputy Director-General of Health

(Public Health) (Medical)

Malaysia has embarked on a battle The country’s preparedness for the
against this COVID-19 crisis since COVID-19 pandemic was powered by

early 2020. Since then, public health early planning and preparation of
systems have been challenged by hospital facilities and services. From
the rapidly evolving virus, including early 2022 onwards, our COVID-19
the Omicron variant that had pandemic strategies have evolved
substantial ability to evade the from being dependent on
immune system, causing reinfections government intervention to

and breakthroughs. community solidarity and individual
responsibilities.
Nevertheless, with multifaceted
public health responses employed by The progression of the pandemic and
the government, we were able to the successful strategies put in place
manage the COVID-19 situation in has allowed our healthcare system
the country, allowing gradual Resilience is an important component to cope better. In moving forward, We make do with what we have. We
reopening of sectors. Thus, at the today as we continue to fight the MOH endeavours to improve are trying, but we need everyone’s

Ministry, we were able to re-focus on pandemic and brave the uncertain healthcare utilisation whilst help...We need to be prepared for any
the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat times that lie ahead. continuing with the new modalities eventuality, and this is part of our
(ANMS) to strengthen public health. Translated text such as virtual consultations.
- Datuk Dr Norhayati binti Rusli § various planning as we do not want
The unwavering dedication and Lastly, I commend this Chronicles to be caught unprepared if the worst
devotion of frontliners over the past and would encourage its circulation happens.
three years have allowed us to to glean lessons from our past battle - Dato' Dr Asmayani binti Khalib §

progress to where we are today. I for future reference. The team
hope that the momentum from multi members deserve great credit for
sectoral collaborative efforts during their diligent efforts in producing the
the pandemic will extend into the 6th COVID-19 Chronicles.
future, in our endeavour to improve
public health. Datuk Dr. Norhayati binti Rusli Dato' Dr. Asmayani binti Khalib
Deputy Director-General of Health (Public Health) Deputy Director-General of Health (Medical)

Ministry of Health Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia
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