Public Health: PERKESO As A Safety Net For Health
Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy | Dr Azlan Darus, Head of Prevention, Medical and Rehabilitation Division, Social Security Organization (PERKESO)
10-Jul-25 16:00

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If you’re a salaried employee, your monthly payslip will state a small contribution to the Social Security Organization or PERKESO. Where do these funds go, and how do they contribute towards your medical needs if you suffer from an injury or illness related to your job? And looking more broadly, what role does PERKESO play in complementing our healthcare system, not only in treatment but also prevention of diseases? We speak to Dr Azlan Darus, Head of Prevention, Medical and Rehabilitation Division from PERKESO.
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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek
Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek
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Categories: health policy
Tags: the bigger picture, health & living, publichealth, socso, perkeso, social security, safety net, health financing, non communicable diseases, occupational health,