SERDANG: Hospitals nationwide, particularly the Emergency and Trauma Departments (ETDs), are at their highest level of preparedness to ensure medical needs are fully met throughout the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said ETDs are operating at full capacity, with the Health Ministry implementing a staggered leave system for medical personnel to ensure effective emergency response.
“I want to ensure hospital preparedness remains at the highest level both during and after Aidilfitri,” he told reporters after a working visit to the ETD at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital (HSIS) here yesterday, Bernama reported.
He also expressed satisfaction with HSIS’ SMART Bed Monitor System (SBMSys), which has improved efficiency in reducing patient waiting time for ward admission and further treatment.
In terms of hospital congestion, Dzulkefly said the ministry is continuously working to address the issue, including increasing the number of medical staff at hospitals.
“Our major hospitals are crowded, but this also reflects our ongoing efforts to manage the situation.
“I would like to remind the public not to delay seeking medical attention during Aidilfitri. If you have any symptoms, don’t wait too long. Go to the hospital immediately,” he said.
Earlier, Dzulkefly visited staff and patients at HSIS Serdang and distributed sahur meal packs to them.
Meanwhile, on the ePlacement system, Dzulkefly said the ministry is committed to implementing the best solution for all medical personnel.
“We will do our best to ensure fairness, empathy and well-being of our staff in every decision we make,” he said.
On Tuesday, Dzulkefly said the ePlacement system is expected to reopen between May and June.
Before this, Gabungan Pegawai Perubatan Malaysia urged the ministry to reinstate the original ePlacement results from Feb 27, which were cancelled, delaying the permanent appointment of 2,245 medical officers.
