Govt must explain why GPs taken out of NIP, say doctors' groups

The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations Malaysia (FPMPAM) has urged the Health Ministry to explain its rationale behind stopping general practitioners (GPs) from administering Covid-19 vaccines under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP).

FPMPAM president Dr Steven Chow said it is questionable how the move would benefit the people when it was the original intention of the government to co-opt GPs into the NIP for efficiency and public convenience.

“Furthermore...