Dr Zaliha Mustafa, who previously served as Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail’s political secretary, says she will “definitely” look into matters affecting women and children.
The Ministry of Health’s updated August 10 guidelines also state Covid-19 vaccines should be offered to pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy following an informed decision.
In 2019, Malaysia’s life expectancy of 75 years was lower than Singapore (84.9 years) and Thailand (78.4 years); Malaysia’s life expectancy growth has plateaued over the last decade, especially for men.