Khairy: Shortage of nurses issue being addressed

PUTRAJAYA: The shortage of nurses at hospitals in the country is being addressed, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Speaking after officiating the International Nurses’ Day 2022 event here, he acknowledged receiving many complaints regarding the shortage.

He said services at the Tunku Azizah Hospital (HTA), which is a modern and sophisticated hospital built for women and children in Kuala Lumpur, could not be maximised due to the nurse shortage.

"We have expedited the approval of nurses to be sent to HTA and will try to send them to other hospitals as well,” he said.

Meanwhile, Khairy said he would also try to resolve the issue of nurses on contract.

"Currently, there are about 3,469 nurses with contract status... I will do my best to resolve this issue and hope the nurses will continue to provide excellent services," he said. - Bernama