Kekalkan doktor kerajaan jadi keutamaan presiden baharu MMA
Dr L Sivanaesan berkata negara berdepan peningkatan tuntutan perkhidmatan kesihatan dan keperluan tenaga kerja dalam sektor itu.
The new President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Dr L Sivanaesan, has expressed concern over the loss of experienced healthcare professionals within the public healthcare system. (Picture MMA) Kuala Lumpur: Dr L Sivanaesan, President-elect of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), was appointed to the post, replacing Dr R Thirunavukarasu whose term ended today.
Dr Sivanaesan previously held the position of President of MMA Selangor, Deputy Secretary General of the MMA for two terms and President of the Private Ward Physicians Association. In his address at the MMA 2026 Gala Dinner, Dr Sivanaesan stated that maintaining doctors in the public healthcare system is his top priority as the country faces increasing demands for healthcare services and workforce needs.
"Training a doctor takes years and requires significant investment. When experienced doctors leave the public healthcare system, we are not only losing manpower but also experienced, skilled, and continuous care providers to patients," he said. Dr Sivanaesan added that retaining doctors cannot be achieved merely by increasing the number of medical graduates; instead, focus needs to be placed on career advancement, working environment, professional development, and long-term prospects.
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