medical brain drain Archives

19 October 2023

Malaysia

Adeeba: Public Health Service Relies On Health Workers’ Altruism

Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says public hospitals rely on health workers' altruism. The main factor driving brain drain in medicine is the lack of a proper training system. She adds it's not acceptable nor good training for doctors to work 36-hour shifts.

18 October 2023

Malaysia

Better Wages, Work Environment Won’t Stop Nurse Brain Drain: Minister

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says higher wages and better work conditions won't stop the brain drain of nurses, amid nursing shortages across public & private sectors, as nurse emigration is universal and brain drain also occurs in other professions.

16 October 2023

Malaysia

Minister Fahmi: Government Must Tackle Medical Brain Drain

Comms Minister Fahmi Fadzil says the government must prioritise addressing brain drain in medicine, noting that contract doctor resignations spiked 1,131% from 2017 to 2022. “The first step to addressing any challenge is to acknowledge that there is one.”

28 March 2023

Letter

Brain Drain In Malaysia’s Primary Care: Why It Matters – Frustrated Malaysian GP

Family medicine specialists (FMS) in Malaysia are frequently encumbered with non-clinical tasks, excessive paperwork, and superfluous meetings. They also face demands to oversee numerous public health initiatives, despite their clinical expertise.

22 February 2023

Letter

Sustainability Of Nation’s Health Care: Human Capital And Budget Consideration — TIGERS

The national budget for health care should have a target of at least 5 per cent of GDP for the delivery system, and at least another 2 per cent of GDP for research.

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.

15 February 2023

Malaysia

KL Wellness City Provides Over 4,000 Jobs For Local Health Care Talents

The medical suites at The Nobel Healthcare Park will provide opportunities for doctors to own and operate their practice supported by cutting-edge medical facilities.

14 February 2023

Letter

Medical Brain Drain In Malaysia: Listen To The Doctors’ Grouses – TIGERS

The government should consider viewpoints and suggestions to stem the brain drain, as provided by leading professionals and academics.

7 February 2023

Malaysia

‘Stop Lying To The Public That We Have Enough Doctors’: Contract Medical Officer, Perak

A UD43 contract doctor in Perak — who earns a basic monthly salary of RM4,000+ (~RM5,000 net, including allowances and minus other deductions) — wants a 100% pay hike. The MO plans to quit once they have enough money to start a business outside medicine.

16 January 2023

Opinion

Galen Centre Sets ‘STAT’ Health KPIs For Unity Government’s First 100 Days

STAT: Staunch medical brain drain, Tackle emergency department overcrowding, Address fire safety in public health care facilities, Table the tobacco control bill.

Tag: medical brain drain

Adeeba: Public Health Service Relies On Health Workers’ Altruism

Better Wages, Work Environment Won’t Stop Nurse Brain Drain: Minister

Minister Fahmi: Government Must Tackle Medical Brain Drain

Brain Drain In Malaysia’s Primary Care: Why It Matters – Frustrated Malaysian GP

Sustainability Of Nation’s Health Care: Human Capital And Budget Consideration — TIGERS

MOH Can’t Stop Doctor Brain Drain: Deputy Minister

KL Wellness City Provides Over 4,000 Jobs For Local Health Care Talents

Medical Brain Drain In Malaysia: Listen To The Doctors’ Grouses – TIGERS

‘Stop Lying To The Public That We Have Enough Doctors’: Contract Medical Officer, Perak

Galen Centre Sets ‘STAT’ Health KPIs For Unity Government’s First 100 Days

MMC-Registered Medical Graduates Nearly Halved In Six Years

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

Six Nurses’ Groups Oppose 45-Hour Work Week Under SSPA Shift System

MMA Launching ‘Black Monday’ Protest To ‘Save’ GPs

Rising Health Insurance Premiums Benefit Insurers And Hospitals — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan Abdul Rahman