PETALING JAYA: Separate counters for patients with chronic diseases, the disabled and senior citizens will be set up at all government hospitals as part of the Health Ministry’s efforts to reduce waiting time.
Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek said all government hospitals would have special counters for patients with chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes as such illnesses made up for about 30% of outpatient cases at the hospitals.
