Dr Muralli: “We Would Do It Every Day Even If We Have A Choice”

Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director, National Cancer Society of Malaysia

25-Nov-22 15:00

Dr Muralli: “We Would Do It Every Day Even If We Have A Choice”

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Dr Murallitharan Munisamy is one of three people recently awarded the Best CEO Award by the Union for International Cancer Control, which is the largest global non-governmental cancer organisation worldwide. A familiar name in the medical field in Malaysia when it comes to cancer care and support, Dr Muralli is currently the Managing Director for the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, spearheading various programmes and initiatives to improve cancer care and support, as well as accessibility to those services among Malaysians. He joins us on the show to share his journey.

Image Credit: Facebook/National Cancer Society of Malaysia

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Categories: health policy, wellness, managing disease

Tags: UICC, cancer, ncsm, public health, covid-19,

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