Malaysia

Over one million free treatments given under Madani scheme

Those suffering minor ailments benefit from programme at private clinics.

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 15 Dec 2023 7:05AM

Over one million free treatments given under Madani scheme
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says over one million free treatments have been given for minor ailments at private clinics under the Madani Medical Scheme. – The Vibes file pic, December 15, 2023.

THE Madani Medical Scheme has provided over one million free treatments for minor ailments at private clinics since it was introduced on June 15, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said.

He said 1,005,645 minor treatments were given to 785,623 patients at 2,506 private clinics at a cost of RM62.5 million.

“The government has shown continuous commitment to this scheme by providing an allocation of RM100 million under Budget 2024 so the scheme can continue next year.

“The Health Ministry and ProtectHealth will continue to shore up the work process to raise the involvement of private clinics to allow lower-income groups greater access to quality healthcare services,” he said in a statement today.

The Madani Medical Scheme is a government initiative to cover the medical needs of the B40 group, and is offered automatically to Rahmah Cash Aid recipients for the treatment of minor ailments at private clinics.

Eligibility checks for the scheme can be made at the ProtectHealth website and on the Madani Medical Scheme and MySejahtera apps. – Bernama, December 15, 2023.

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