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The Former Director Institute for Health Systems Research

The continuous cycle of
lockdowns and relaxation of
restrictions have wrecked much

havoc with the livelihoods and
mental health of the people.

As our population vaccine
coverage increases, the tide is
starting to turn in this battle

with COVID-19.

With the continued
documentation of strategies

taken this pandemic, I hope that Source: NIH Collection
the lessons learnt can be an Last but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to commend the

inspiration, demonstrating that efforts of the team in crafting this 5th Chronicle.
people will continue to
persevere through tough times
and that everyone has a part to

play to ensure society continues
to function and weather through
against all odds in the face of an Key moments in medical history must

ever-changing pandemic be recorded well, so that future
landscape. generations can look back, reflect,
avoid past pitfalls and adopt best

practices. Dr Nor Izzah binti Hj Ahmad Shauki
Former Director
Institute for Health Systems Research
- Dr. Nor Izzah Binti Hj. Ahmad Shauki
National Institutes of Health Malaysia
Ministry of Health Malaysia
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