Further study offers for permanent, contract officers show concern of govt says USM alumni head


KOTA BHARU: Offers to pursue studies at the Master's degree, area of special interest (AOSI) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) to permanent and contract officers under the Health Ministry show the government's concern for the fate of medical doctors in the country.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Medical Alumni Association (Padu) president Prof Datuk Jafri Malin Abdullah said the move was an initiative and determination of the government to ensure continuity of services.

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