Tag: medical assistants

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4 September 2025
Malaysia

MOH Short Of 14,000 Medical Assistants, Says Association

PPPM says MOH faces a shortage of over 14,000 assistant medical officers (PPPs), calling for permanent posts to fill the gaps in specialist clinics left by nurses diverted to wards. Minimum qualification for PPP should be upgraded from diploma to degree.
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3 September 2025
Malaysia

MOH, JPA, SPA Play Blame Game Over Health Worker Shortages

In a Health PSSC inquiry, MOH, JPA, and SPA bureaucrats traded blame for health worker shortages. MOH cites a lack of new positions for old hospitals despite rapid service expansion. JPA and SPA say MOH is their priority; MOH gets new positions every year.
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15 July 2025
Malaysia

No ‘Unused Time’ For Rakan KKM, Say Overworked Doctors

Two senior medical officers are reluctant to sacrifice scarce rest days by working in Rakan KKM for more pay; MOs already work 60-100 hours a week. "There's no such thing as 'unused time' in KKM. Every minute is stretched for the sake of serving the poor."