RM100,000 aid to improve services, enhance patient care at SGH
KUCHING (Aug 5): Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii's parliamentary office has allocated RM100,000 to support critical upgrades at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH).
The Democratic Action Party (DAP) lawmaker said a major portion of this funding will be used to procure 20 new computers.
'Those new devices will be distributed across key departments including the one-stop counter, plastic surgery clinic, emergency department, surgical wards, bed management unit, infection control unit, gynaecology ward, and female medical ward,' he said in a statement yesterday.
Dr Yii added that the upgrade will significantly enhance the hospital's digital infrastructure, streamline work processes, and improve service quality for both patients and staff.
The allocation will also cover the purchase of 10 chairs for the one-stop counter, two air-conditioning units for the ticketing counter and ID clinic, 50 portable drainage stands (PODS), and four infusion pumps.
'These upgrades are essential to improving the hospital's functionality, ensuring a more comfortable environment for patients and staff, and strengthening SGH's capacity to deliver timely and quality care,' he said.
Dr Yii noted that SGH has long been one of the busiest and most vital healthcare institutions in the region, managing a consistently high patient volumes.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting the hospital's efforts to enhance its facilities services.
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