KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of public hospital capacity has come under the spotlight in Malaysia once more, with local media reports of hospitals overflowing with patients and long waiting lines at emergency departments. This comes even after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Back then, it
KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of public hospital capacity has come under the spotlight in Malaysia once more, with local media reports of hospitals overflowing with patients and long waiting lines at emergency departments.Back then, it was widely reported that the healthcare system was reaching its breaking point in dealing with patients suffering from COVID-19.
The Star also reported that some emergency departments in other parts of the country were facing overcapacity, with patients having to wait for at least two days to get a hospital bed. The New Straits Times reported on Wednesday quoting Dr Muruga as saying that the issue of reforms should not be the sole responsibility of the health ministry, but also of the finance ministry and the Public Service Department .
With every new cabinet line-up and administration there was renewed hope but none were able to resolve their issues,” Dr Muruga was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times.Commentary: GE15 - Fixing Malaysia’s healthcare system will require money, not just election pledges
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