Public healthcare system under serious strain


Making the rounds: Onn Hafiz (second from left) visiting HSI to observe the working conditions of healthcare staff with Ling (walking behind him).

JOHOR BARU: Public healthcare workers in Johor are under severe strain, with nurses reportedly caring for over 10 patients per shift – far exceeding the ideal nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

He said serious manpower shortages, particularly in major hospitals in Johor Baru, are pla­cing immense pressure on the state’s healthcare system.

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