HULU SELANGOR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) stands by its decision to amend the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to bridge the hole between the parallel pathway programme (PPP) and the native medical diploma programme, regardless of objections from some events.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad mentioned after conducting a complete engagement session with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), it was discovered vital to make amendments to the act.
He mentioned the ministry has additionally obtained authorized views from the Attorney General’s Chambers.
“Anyone can specific their opinion, however each MOH and MOHE are aligned on this matter, according to the great joint examine and engagement. Therefore, we are going to quickly submit this proposed modification memorandum to the Cabinet.
“This is the method we’re pursuing to resolve the problem, to make clear the standing of each programmes and to handle the scarcity of medical professionals serving in authorities healthcare amenities throughout the nation,“ he instructed a press convention after a working go to to Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) Hospital right here immediately.
In early April, Dr Dzulkefly introduced that the MOH would suggest amendments to Act 50 to guarantee immediate registration and recognition of medical professionals educated underneath the PPP, no later than the Second Meeting of the Third Session of the fifteenth Parliament in June this yr.
However, the Group of Professors of Health and Medicine, led by its chairman, Prof Dr. Noor Hassim Ismail, disagreed, stating that the hole between the PPP and the native medical diploma programme could possibly be resolved with out amending Act 50.
Commenting on his go to to KKB Hospital immediately, Dr Dzulkefly mentioned enhancements in healthcare providers, akin to the position of common medical practitioners since January final yr, have efficiently diminished congestion at Selayang Hospital.
“Previously, there have been no specialists right here, so KKB residents had to go to Selayang Hospital for remedy. Now, with the presence of medical specialists, I see that we’ve got gained their confidence to search remedy right here,“ he mentioned.
“Not solely that, to improve healthcare providers at KKB, we plan to set up an emergency division (at present solely an emergency unit) staffed with emergency drugs specialists by early May,“ he mentioned.
Dr Dzulkefly mentioned different points needing enchancment in authorities healthcare amenities in KKB embody enhancing providers for the encircling inhabitants which incorporates addressing congestion within the pharmacy unit and offering extra parking areas.
