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In the desktop review analysis conducted, it was found that Additionally, government agencies and non-governmental organizations
both government and non-governmental agencies in Malaysia implement health literacy initiatives separately, resulting in a lack of
have implemented health literacy programs covering aspects of effective communication and collaboration. This lack of coordination
healthcare, disease prevention, and health promotion. However, leads to program overlap and inefficient use of resources.
several weaknesses have been identified in these initiatives.
Based on the review, existing programs such as awareness Now, with the widespread use of social media and the availability of
talks, workshops, exhibitions, health screenings, marathons, health information, access to information is no longer a major barrier.
counseling, and therapy sessions focus on improving access Therefore, future health literacy programs and initiatives need to be
to and understanding of health information. However, less developed by leveraging data and using creative social and behavior
emphasis is given to enhancing individuals’ ability to make critical change communication (SBCC) strategies, such as behavioral insights.
assessments and effectively apply health information. This The focus should shift from knowledge sharing and raising awareness
observation is consistent with the findings of the National Health to empowering individuals to adopt healthy behaviors and seek
and Morbidity Survey (2019) and Malaysia Health Literacy Survey collective solutions in behavior interventions. Robust monitoring and
(2023), which indicate that some segments of the population evaluation mechanisms must be established to assess the effectiveness
face difficulties in critically evaluating health information. of these programs comprehensively.

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