
The uncertainties of 2,600 medical graduates
The purpose of this letter is to address the shortcomings of a statement made by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak under Budget 2017 that was announced on Oct 21 - “To appoint the first group of doctors, dentists and pharmacists on contract latest by December 2016 due to constraints in permanent post. In other words, nearly 2,600 doctors without housemanship will now serve on contract”.