MACHANG: The issue of staff shortage involving the Health Ministry (MOH) is being scrutinised according to the requirements of current vacancies, said Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
She said the ministry is also looking at employee placement so that there will not be an excess of staff in government hospitals and clinics.
“We are really concerned about this issue, and immediate action will be taken on these pressing matters,” she told reporters after the Type 7 Health Clinic Project handover ceremony at the Mata Ayer Health Clinic here yesterday, Bernama reported. Asked about the problems faced by assistant medical officers regarding contract positions, she said the ministry would extend their contract for another year.
Meanwhile, Dr Zaliha said five Type 7 Health Clinics in Kelantan will start operating on July 2, involving a total cost of RM32.05mil.
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