Docs shy away from service at govt hospitals


  • Nation
  • Friday, 13 Jun 2008

IPOH: The Health Ministry has received dismal response from private doctors after its call for them to volunteer their services at government medical facilities, said minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai.

Disappointed, Liow said only one doctor from the private sector had come forward since he made the call a month ago, making it just eight since the move was introduced half a year ago.

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