Extend contracts of doctors to deal with Covid-19 crisis, urges MMA

The association says those who have completed their two-year contracts and retiring medical professionals can augment the pool of medical workers fighting the outbreak. FMTNews Covid19

MMA says the load of medical workers can be lightened by doctors who have completed their contracts or retiring medical professionals.

It also said the government should offer new short-term contracts to retiring medical professionals to work in wards, clinics and operation theatres “with the younger generation serving the frontline”. “Malaysia has 7,000 general practitioners nationwide who can support the health ministry in the screening process.Ganabaskaran said neighbouring countries such as Singapore have adopted a similar approach to manage the Covid-19 outbreak in their countries.

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