KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Malaysia has shared its experience with Namibia in developing a sustainable healthcare system, particularly in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) for its people.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the exchange took place during a courtesy call by Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, yesterday.
“Alhamdulillah, our public healthcare achievements are often recognised and used as a benchmark by lower-middle income (LMI) countries, and we are ready to share this experience with our friends from Namibia,” he said in a Facebook post.
He said the visit served as an important platform to strengthen health diplomacy between both countries, while also opening up opportunities to expand strategic cooperation, particularly in public health and related trade.
“This includes a commitment to strengthening the pharmaceutical industry, where Malaysia has expressed its readiness to assist Namibia in addressing medicine supply shortages through enhanced trade and healthcare services,” he said.
Dzulkefly said both sides also explored opportunities for collaboration in capacity-building to further strengthen Namibia’s healthcare system.
He added that Malaysia also aims to promote itself as a medical tourism destination, given its high-quality healthcare services that are internationally recognised.
“I believe this exchange of views reflects the commitment of both countries to aligning national initiatives with global strategic partners,” he said.
Dzulkefly also expressed hope that the close ties between Malaysia and Namibia would continue to be strengthened for the well-being of the people, in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspiration.
