KUANTAN, June 10 — The Pahang State Health Department (JKNP) said the shortage of medical officers at several healthcare facilities in the state is due to factors such as the movement of doctors undergoing specialist training.
Transfers of officers out of the state after permanent appointments at other facilities, along with resignations, also contribute to the shortage.
JKNP, in a statement today, said the current number of medical officers at healthcare facilities under the department stands at 850 as of June 1.
“JKNP takes note of complaints that went viral on social media regarding the shortage of medical officers at several hospitals in Pahang.
Therefore, to ensure healthcare delivery to the public continues smoothly, the department has implemented immediate measures, including optimising existing human resources,” the statement said.
Measures include mobilising medical officers from public health clinics and other hospitals through the cluster hospital initiative, and restructuring doctor placements based on service needs and workload.
JKNP is continuously working to strengthen healthcare delivery across all facilities through constant monitoring and close cooperation with the Ministry of Health. This ensures healthcare human resource needs are addressed progressively and comprehensively.
“JKNP remains committed to ensuring that the welfare of healthcare personnel continues to be given attention, while guaranteeing that healthcare services to the people are always delivered with quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness,” it said. — Bernama
