Health Ministry wants to hire more medical officers


PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has requested the appointment of an additional 1,899 contract medical officers in a bid to support the public healthcare system during the Covid-19 pandemic, says its minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pic).

He said additional medical officers were needed following the latest developments across the country, especially in Kedah, Sabah and Selangor.

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