Johor faces shortage as 64 nurses leave public healthcare this year, says exco


ISKANDAR PUTERI: A total of 64 nurses have reportedly left Johor’s public healthcare service between January and Oct this year for various reasons, including taking up jobs in Singapore, says state exco Ling Tian Soon.

The state health and environment committee chairman said other reasons include moving to the private sector and family or health-related matters.

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