THE Health Ministry (MOH) is devising measures to resolve emerging issues with regard to the country’s healthcare system, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. 

Dr Zaliha in a Twitter thread said a targeted approach is in the works, involving issues such as the welfare, physical and mental well-being of healthcare workers, determination of fair salary, and job security. 

“The MOH will hold a meeting with the Finance Ministry to present details about the need to obtain larger allocations covering aspects of infrastructure, digitalisation of systems, and human resources,” she said. 

She said regular meetings with all stakeholders will continue to be held to obtain feedback, especially from staff in the field. 

She said this includes identifying short- and long-term solutions that must be prioritised, and that much of the healthcare reform process demands a cross-agency approach.

Dr Zaliha expressed her commitment to working hand in hand with other agencies for the good and benefit of healthcare workers and civil society as a whole.

“All the things mentioned are 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,” he said.

The media 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 their work conditions. – Bernama, February 1, 2023.