Datuk Julita Majungki
KOTA KINABALU (July 2): The dedication and professionalism of healthcare workers have enabled healthcare services in Sabah to continue operating and delivering treatment to the people despite facing various challenges, including a shortage of medical specialists, said State Minister of Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing Datuk Julita Majungki.
She expressed her appreciation to doctors, nurses, specialists and the wider healthcare workforce for their commitment in ensuring uninterrupted services for the people of Sabah.
Julita also thanked all parties who have acknowledged the existing challenges and expressed concern over the issue.
“I would also like to clarify my earlier statement that healthcare services are still able to function well.
“This does not mean that services have not been affected by the shortage of specialists.
“What I meant is that our healthcare workers continue to give their utmost to ensure patients still receive treatment and care despite existing constraints,” she said in a statement.
Julita said efforts are being strengthened to attract, train and retain more medical specialists in the state.
These include encouraging medical officers to pursue specialist training, increasing the quota of Federal Training Awards specifically for Sabah, providing the Rural Placement Incentive Allowance (BIPP), as well as relocation claim facilities for medical officers posted to the state
“Our focus should be on strengthening the healthcare system, attracting and retaining more medical specialists, and ensuring that the people of Sabah have access to quality, sustainable and equitable healthcare services,” she added.
