Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said only 2,188 of 3,119 approved medical officer posts had been filled as of June 30.

The ministry has deployed 575 contract medical officers, bringing the effective number of medical officers serving Sarawak to 2,763.

Other shortages listed

• Public healthcare workforce: 25,635 filled out of 31,409 approved posts
• Specialists: 263 vacancies out of 932 approved posts
• Nurses: 1,226 vacancies out of 7,966 approved posts
• Pharmacists: 901 filled out of 975 approved posts, with 163 contract pharmacists supporting service

Dr Dzulkefly said the ministry will continue filling vacancies through recruitment, permanent and contract appointments, and deployment based on the needs of health facilities in Sarawak.

Location: Sarawak
Details: Written Dewan Negara reply to Senator Pele Peter Tinggom

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Source: The Borneo Post

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