Trailblazing the Way of Prosperity, Societal Well-Being & Global Competitiveness | 10 – 10 MYSTIE FRAMEWORK
October 23, 2020Science Outlook
April 15, 2021Precision Medicine Initiative studies the feasibility of mainstreaming precision medicine to complement current clinical practices. Following are the findings from the study:
The position paper was presented to the Deputy Director-General of Health (Research and Technical Support), Dr Hishamshah Mohd Ibrahim in November 2020, to gather the viewpoints and support of the Ministry of Health (MOH). MOH recognised the need for a national plan to better manage patient care by capitalising on each other’s strength. The success of this meeting allowed ASM findings to be incorporated in a joint paper, which was presented by MOH to the High-Tech Nation Council (HTNC) chaired by the Minister of MOSTI, YB Khairy Jamaluddin in December 2020.
This joint paper includes a personalised, predictive, preventive, and participatory approach to medicine, layered with big-data analytics to give personalised recommendations. It was approved to be tabled at the National Science Council (NSC) in Q1 of 2021.
The HTNC provides strategic direction to existing and upcoming technologies that has the potential to be developed in Malaysia. The HTNC will report directly to the National Science Council, chaired by the Prime Minister.
At a Glance
Chair: Professor Datuk Dr A Rahman A Jamal FASc
Establishment: September 2017