Private Hospitals As Pivotal Partners In Vaccine Rollout?

Ahmad Shahizam bin Mohd Shariff, President and Managing Director, KPJ Healthcare Bhd

17-Jun-21 08:30

Private Hospitals As Pivotal Partners In Vaccine Rollout?

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As we continue the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become quite apparent that public-private partnerships have become an important part of the ongoing struggle. The Morning Run speaks to Ahmad Shahizam bin Mohd Shariff, President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare Bhd, for KPJ's vaccination efforts, challenges, and more.

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Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim, Roshan Kanesan

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