Non-communicable disease spike caused hospital congestion - minister

An increase in non-communicable disease (NCD) cases due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is causing congestion in the Emergency and Trauma departments of government hospitals.

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said although congestion in the emergency department is not something new, the Health Ministry (MOH) views the issue seriously.

“According to data obtained by the Health Informatics Centre (PIK) of MOH’s Planning Division, we see...