Minister advises public to be wary of surging Covid-19 cases abroad
PUSA: The public have been urged to remain vigilant in light of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases overseas, said Deputy Community Welfare Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam. The Saribas rep also advised Sarawakians to keep abreast of the latest information from the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the Ministry of Health (MoH). Apart from […]
Flood barriers to be installed around SGH
BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: Flood barriers will be installed at certain locations of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here to prevent the area from being hit by flood, says Deputy Minister of Health Lukanisman Awang Sauni. He disclosed this following a visit to the affected area that was hit by flood on March 18 namely, the […]
Nationwide strike: Ministry to closely monitor all state govt doctors
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is closely monitoring the situation should there be government doctors in Sarawak who might join their counterparts in West Malaysia to go on a three-day strike from April 3 to 5 as a protest against the unfair system and low wages. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said he […]
Air ambulance can speed up rescue efforts in rural places – Dr Zaliha
KUCHING: The proposed air ambulance service in the country will facilitate rescue operations faster, especially in the interior and rural areas. Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the service is slightly similar to the flying doctor service provided in Sarawak. “The Ministry of Health (MOH) welcomes the effort by the Ministry of Local Government […]
East M’sia to have 100 pct access to safe surgical, anaesthesia care by 2030
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) visioned that Sabah and Sarawak will reach 100 per cent access to safe surgical and anaesthesia care by 2030. According to its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa, access to safe surgical and anaesthesia care in the two Borneo states is now at 75 per cent due to their vast areas, […]
Plans underway for new health clinic in Tatau
KUCHING: A new health clinic is expected to be built in Tatau for the local community. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently identifying a suitable site for the construction of the clinic. “The application for the new health clinic project will be submitted to the upcoming Rolling Plan […]
Health minister says Lawas Hospital ready on Dec 11 next year
KUCHING: The construction of the new Lawas Hospital is expected to be completed on Dec 11 next year. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the hospital, which is estimated to be equipped with 76 beds, has achieved a work progress of 25.21 per cent as of Jan 31. “The project is under the 10th Malaysia […]
MOH to monitor waterborne diseases – Dr Zaliha
MELAKA: The Health Ministry (MOH) will monitor cases of waterborne diseases after the floods, especially leptospirosis and food poisoning, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. “We will also mobilise other teams for clean-up works, particularly at health facilities affected by the disaster,” she said. Dr Zaliha was met after officiating at the Nursing Professional Group (NPG) […]
Special panel set up to reduce hospital congestion
KUCHING: The government has set up a Public Sector Reform Task Force (STAR) which will work on reducing congestion in public hospitals. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the task force chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuko Ali will involve various agencies aside from the Ministry of […]
MP demands accountability for faulty ventilators
KUCHING: A legislator wants action taken for the 93 malfunctioned ventilators supplied by a company to the Ministry of Health (MoH) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Auditor-General (AG) had exposed in his annual report yesterday (Feb 16) that the faulty equipment were among the 136 ventilators supplied to MoH between 2020 and April 2022. MP […]
