PETALING JAYA: Doctors within the nation have referred to as for an intensive investigation into faux Covid-19 vaccination certificates whereas roundly condemning the observe.
Doctors and medical teams stated the case of a Terengganu doctor who was caught for allegedly issuing faux vaccination certificates for a value had tarnished the picture of their career.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah described the act as “unethical” and expressed hope that the authorities would resolve the matter.
“It is an unethical practice. The police will investigate these cases,” stated Dr Noor Hisham in a quick textual content to The Star.
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) referred to as for a full investigation by the authorities.
The organisation urged authorities to probe the potential for a syndicate being behind the faux vaccination certificates.
“We also urge the public to lodge a report with the authorities if they come across any corrupt activities in the healthcare sector.
“MMA does not condone such activities that destroy the integrity of the medical profession, more so when they cause harm to the health of all,” stated MMA president Dr Koh Kar Chai in a press release.
Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia president Dr Raj Kumar Maharajah stated he was shocked by the Terengganu case, the place a doctor in non-public observe was suspected of charging between RM400 and RM600 for faux vaccine certificates.
“Our association stands up for doctors, but when one of them breaks the rules and (ethical code), we cannot condone such behaviour.
“We hope the police will investigate this matter, and if the doctor is found guilty, severe action should be taken against him,” he stated.
A medical practitioner stated the doctor have to be punished in accordance with the legislation, if discovered responsible.
“The medical practitioner community is upset by this irresponsible act,” stated guide doctor and nephrologist Dr Rafidah Abdullah, including that they had been “disgusted” by it.
“We are all upset. Whatever the law is, the perpetrator should be punished. He deserves to get the punishment in line with the law.
“I hope public confidence towards the national vaccination programme will not be affected by this act,” she added.
On social media, Malaysians expressed their dismay over the information of the Terengganu doctor promoting faux Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
Although he didn’t go away any remark, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin was amongst many customers who retweeted information articles on the case.
Dr Khairul Hafidz Alkhair, the founding father of medical Twitter account MedTweetMy, commented on the case and stated motion also needs to be taken in opposition to those that purchased the faux vaccine certificates.
“This incident should not have happened; it is an act that embarrasses the profession. If found guilty, severe punishment must be meted out. The Malaysian Medical Council should also revoke the doctor’s licence,” Dr Khairul stated in a tweet.
A 51-year-old non-public clinic doctor in Marang, Terengganu, was arrested on suspicion of issuing faux Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
Terengganu police chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa stated {that a} complete of 1,900 people dealt with the clinic for vaccination functions, as police proceed investigations into what number of didn’t get the injection.
