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Why Are Malaysia's ERs Still Overcrowded?
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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Emergency department overcrowding remains a chronic problem in Malaysia's public hospitals, driven by rising patient volumes, staffing shortages, and capacity constraints. The Health Ministry has now directed hospitals to develop plans to improve patient flow and reduce congestion within three months. As pressure on the healthcare system grows, what is causing these persistent bottlenecks, and what will it take to ease them?
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