Recruitment Alone Will Not Solve Sabah's Doctor Shortage — MMA

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is deeply concerned by the worsening doctor shortage at Hospital Ranau and the Sabah State Health Department's confirmation that 67 per cent of replacement medical officers from outside Sabah failed to report for duty following the recent permanent appointment exercise.

The consequences are alarming. Hospital Ranau lost 11 of its 19 medical officers, yet only one of seven identified replacements reported for duty. The hospital is now operating with just nine medical officers, including its director.

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