JOHOR BARU: The Johor Health Department has mobilised contract medical officers to address the shortage of medical officers at several hospitals in the state, including Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here. In a statement, JKNJ said several improvement measures have also been implemented in stages at HSA to ease the strain on health services. The department referred to a report titled 'Doctors Stretched to Breaking Point at Johor's HSA, Watchdog Warns' on Jan 7, which highlighted the shortage of medical officers and the strain on health services at HSA. These challenges include clinical service management and patient flow, particularly at the emergency and trauma department and the medical ward. "The medical team will continue to carry out their responsibilities with full professionalism despite the demanding workload," it said.

Source: The Star January 11, 2026 14:40 UTC