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A principled perspective on the roles of Public Health Medicine Specialists and PTD officers in the Ministry of Health
The discussion on whether Public Health Medicine Specialists (PPKA) can replace or assume roles currently held by PTD officers must be framed correctly. It is not fundamentally a question of replacement, but rather a question of role alignment, competency utilisation, and leadership development within a complex health system. Any modern health system functions best when…
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Causality, the Philosophy, Evaluation, and the Tawhidic View
Understanding causality is essential in everyday life because it shapes how people make decisions, assign responsibility, and anticipate outcomes. From simple actions such as taking medicine to relieve pain, to complex choices like implementing public health policies, people rely on assumptions about cause and effect. When these assumptions are unclear or mistaken, decisions may be…
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A Simple Guide to MHIT and Medical Insurance in Malaysia
Introduction Many people purchase medical insurance without fully understanding why premiums keep rising or why different insurance products can feel different when someone needs treatment. This article explains, in plain language, what MHIT is, how it compares with conventional medical insurance, and why MHIT may help reduce medical cost inflation if implemented under the right…