Increasing need in Johor for occupational therapists

Mohd Youzaimi (right) testing a rehabilitative care device at the event in Johor Baru. Looking on are (from left) Johor Occupational Therapy Services head Leong Li Xian and Health Ministry Occupational Therapy Profession head Yufaizal Yusuf.

JOHOR needs better manpower planning for occupational therapy services to meet rising demand, particularly at its two major hospitals.

State deputy health and environment committee chairman Mohd Youzaimi Yusof said there were 3,131 occupational therapists nationwide, including 208 in Johor.