Private GPs and contract doctors urged to help out

Shaping up: Fun Run participants checking out a photo taken at a cross-section replica of a kidney on Selangor World Kidney Day 2023. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has urged private general practitioners (GPs) and contract doctors to participate in the initiative to extend operating hours at public health clinics.

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that their support and cooperation would enable the ministry to reduce the workload among health workers and provide the best service to patients.“We have identified 52 health clinics (nationwide) that require extended hours.