Dr Wee: Many large hospitals facing shortage of doctors and nurses


KUALA LUMPUR: There is a shortages of doctors and nurses at many large hospitals, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam).

"This issue must be addressed immediately. Previously, the Cabinet has agreed to recruit the medical officers by stages with a huge allocation, what is the current status?," Dr said when interjecting a question during debates in Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (March 21).

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