Doctor Shortage in Sabah: Workload Continues to Rise
Hospitals in the state of Sabah are currently facing major challenges due to a shortage of manpower in the medical sector. This situation has forced many doctors to work overtime to ensure that health services for the public are not disrupted.
According to recent reports, a number of doctors in government hospitals in Sabah are now required to be on duty every other day, or 'every-other-day calls'. This very tight schedule is implemented to accommodate the high number of patients despite the limited number of medical staff available.
This situation raises concerns regarding the level of fatigue among healthcare workers. Working for long periods without sufficient rest not only affects the physical health of the doctors, but it is also feared that it could compromise the quality of treatment provided to patients.
Health authorities are expected to examine this issue more deeply to find long-term solutions. Efforts to increase the number of doctors and improve the distribution of manpower in Sabah's hospitals have become a priority to ensure that the public health system remains stable and effective.