Ministry: We will seek comprehensive solutions to tackle the problems


Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. - Filepic/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry will seek comprehensive solutions with stakeholders to address the issue of overcrowding at hospital emergency departments, said Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

The Health Minister said this included extending working hours, streamlining bed management systems, and adding more healthcare providers.

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