JOHOR BARU: The state government is working closely with the Health Ministry to improve public health facilities and the welfare of healthcare workers, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
The Johor Mentri Besar said this included the establishment of a special task force to oversee improvements in the management and operations of healthcare facilities statewide, including new hospitals.
“To ensure that all plans proceed smoothly, a special task force will be established to coordinate and monitor the implementation of short, medium and long-term plans.
“Johor and the Ministry remain committed to ensuring the people receive fair, efficient and quality healthcare, while also safeguarding the welfare of our frontliners who are the backbone of our healthcare system,” he said in a Facebook post.
Onn Hafiz said this came following his recent meeting with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, where they discussed efforts to strengthen the management, infrastructure and facilities of major hospitals in Johor.
“The meeting focused on efforts to improve the operations of three main hospitals in Johor, namely Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI) and Kulai Hospital.
“As a short-term solution, all parties agreed on the urgent need to fill critical vacancies, upgrade infrastructure and improve facilities at the existing hospitals.
“The discussion also led to an agreement that Pasir Gudang Hospital and Cendana Health Clinic should be reinforced with additional manpower and equipment ahead of their expected opening early next year,” he added.
