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Health ministry says looking for ways to revive healthcare system

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says that a targeted approach is being planned.

Bernama
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Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Photo: Bernama
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Photo: Bernama

The health ministry is in the process of devising measures to resolve emerging issues with regard to the country's healthcare system, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Zaliha, in a thread on Twitter, said a targeted approach was being planned, involving issues such as the welfare, physical and mental health of health workers, the determination of a fair salary, and job security.

"The health ministry will also hold a meeting with the finance ministry to present details about the need to obtain larger allocations for the aspects of infrastructure, digitalisation of systems and human resources," she said.

She said that regular meetings with all stakeholders would also continue to obtain feedback, especially from staff in the field.

This includes identifying short-term and long-term solutions that need to be prioritised, she said, adding that much of the healthcare reform process demanded a cross-agency approach.

Zaliha also expressed her commitment to working with the ministry and other agencies for the good and benefit of health workers and civil society as a whole.

"All of the things mentioned are also part of the new improvements and priorities in the health white paper, which will be used as a benchmark for various health sector reforms in the future," she said.

It was previously reported that a study had revealed the country's healthcare system was on the brink of crisis as employees in the sector expressed dissatisfaction with the situation in their workplace.