MMA: Ease specialist trainees’ pathways


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has raised concerns over the nation’s ability to meet its target of producing 28,000 medical specialists in the public healthcare sector by 2030, warning that current training rates are insufficient to keep up with growing healthcare demands.

Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira said the country should continue setting clear targets and reviewing healthcare needs in line with population growth, with more decisive efforts needed to expand specialist training pathways.

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