MOH urged to address staff shortage, infrastructure before implementing shift system at govt clinics

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry should address staff shortage and infrastructure issues before implementing a new shift system for extended hours at government health clinics, says a survey carried out by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).

In the survey, 92% of 9,320 Health Ministry employees in various categories disagreed with the new shift system that was being implemented in phases at all government clinics beginning June 15.