Tag: shortage
Alarming shortage of nurses – Exco
The shortage of nurses in the government healthcare system in Johor may not be critical, but it has reached a worrying level, said state Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tiang Soon. He added that Johor needs about 1,700 nurses for […]
Severe influenza drug shortage hits Klang Valley pharmacies
Several pharmacies across the Klang Valley have run out of antiviral drugs following a surge in influenza cases nationwide, particularly among children. A pharmacist said oseltamivir syrup, which is commonly prescribed for children, and the tablet form for adults have […]
Entry requirements for nursing diploma eased to address severe shortage
Admission requirements for the diploma in nursing programme for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates have been lowered from five credits to three to tackle the shortage of nurses. In an Utusan Malaysia report, health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad verified a circular […]
Intelligent Video: The next milestone in modern Asia-Pacific healthcare
By Malou Toft, Vice President Asia Pacific, Milestone Systems Accessibility to healthcare is crucial to the community, yet globally the industry continues to struggle. The critical shortage of healthcare workers has resulted in a domino effect on the industry, leading […]
