Signboard Shows Apology For 5-Hour Wait At Hospital Due To Lack Of Doctors
The photo of the apology was purportedly taken at Hospital Kulim.
A photo of a whiteboard displaying an apology for the long wait at a hospital due to a lack of doctors has gone viral on social media
The photo, purportedly taken at the surgical clinic at Hospital Kulim, Kedah, was posted by Facebook user Syahid Said.
"Good morning, we apologise. We are facing a shortage of doctors. The waiting time may be up to five hours," reads the signboard.
The message claims that doctors at the hospital have been working until they faint and fall sick, and that many others have resigned and gone to private hospitals.
"We want to serve the people, but we are also human, we can get tired and sick. We hope you understand. We apologise," it said.
Image via Syahid Said (Facebook)
The post has since been shared over 1,100 times, garnering sympathy from social media users for the hospital staff
"Working in a government hospital is not easy, there are too many patients. Pity the doctors who sometimes don't get enough rest with the insufficient staff.
"Nevertheless, we appreciate the service of hospital staff, we respect you. Please take time to rest," wrote a Facebook user.
Image via Facebook
"Last time, some netizens urged young doctors to resign, saying that there are many others who want to work. The problem now is, where are they? There aren't many anymore," said another.
Image via Facebook
"It's true, my in-law is one of those doctors who resigned. With the growing population, the service sectors such as healthcare and schools should be upgraded and properly staff," opined another.
Image via Facebook
SAYS has reached out to the Facebook user and the hospital to verify the matter.
Meanwhile, Harian Metro has reached out to the Health Ministry for a comment on the matter, as well as steps the ministry may take to improve the situation.
UiTM has recently come under fire for prioritising race over national healthcare needs, especially when the country is experiencing a critical shortage of specialist doctors:
The issues with the public healthcare system and employment terms have long been highlighted by junior medical officers:
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