Tag: doctor brain drain

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24 January 2024
Letter

Inspire A Just Culture In MOH – Dr Musa Mohd Nordin

Dr Musa Nordin offers some insights on the issue of maldistribution of the health care work force, including data-driven manpower distribution, minimising discrimination in the selection process, and a fair and competitive salary scheme for doctors.
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21 February 2023
Malaysia

MOH Can’t Stop Doctor Brain Drain: Deputy Minister

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says workplace bullying and separation from spouses are also driving doctors to leave the public health service. A town hall session with doctors tomorrow aims to address these concerns.
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9 January 2023
Malaysia

Zaliha In 2021: Revamp The Contract Doctor System

In 2021, PKR's Dr Zaliha Mustafa supported contract doctors' CodeBlackMY campaign and spoke passionately on medical brain drain, 5-day ED waits, and to "fight" for a bigger budget to retain doctors. Over a year later, she was appointed health minister.
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6 January 2023
Letter

My Malaysian Health Care Dream – Dr Leonard Goh

I dream of the day when our health care system is optimally staffed at all levels and properly equipped. The day when staff nurses and AMOs are not forced to cover gruelling double 8-hour shifts every other day, because there is simply not enough manpower.
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30 December 2022
Letter

I’m Sorry, I’m Leaving – Dr Leonard Goh

The workplace conditions are ridiculously inhumane. My colleagues and I are working past the point of sanity to treat our patients to the best of our abilities, but the government has time and again failed to support us in this endeavour.