Doctor in the House: How is the Health Budget Put Together?

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Lee Boon Chye, MP for Gopeng & Former Deputy Minister of Health

29-Oct-21 16:00

Doctor in the House: How is the Health Budget Put Together?

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What exactly goes into planning a budget for health? With Budget 2022 being tabled today (29th October), we take a look into what the process looks like - who is involved, how long it takes and the nail-biting moments leading up to the announcement of the budget, together with consultant urologist Dr George Lee and MP for Gopeng & former Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Lee Boon Chye.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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