PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic has been a boon for telehealth services and adoption of healthier lifestyles among Malaysians in the fight against cancer, says the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM).
“Cancer care did not receive the same level of attention this past year, as was the case in many countries throughout the world during the pandemic.
“However, Covid-19 has had some positive impacts on our healthcare delivery system too, ” AMM said in a statement issued in conjunction with World Cancer Day 2021 on Thursday (Feb 4).
The academy noted that the pandemic had accelerated the use of telehealth services for patients, including those with cancer, which helped bridge the access gap for the less mobile or those in the rural areas.