MRC Miri's dialysis centre in urgent need of refurbishment, says Lee
MIRI (Aug 11): The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri branch is calling for public and corporate support to help upgrade its dialysis centre.
It said that the facility, which currently serves over 300 patients in the division, requires a complete refurbishment and the total upgrade is expected to cost over RM4 million.
The appeal was made during a Blood Donation and Organ Pledging Campaign at MRC Miri's headquarters here held in conjunction with World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin visited the campaign yesterday to show his support for the initiative.
He noted the dialysis centre was in urgent need of refurbishment and equipment replacement.
'The centre has been operating for 30 years, and most of its facilities are no longer useable. We plan to replace all 36 machines and upgrade the centre,' he told reporters.
He added the patients would be temporarily relocated to MRC Permyjaya's dialysis centre for treatment while the upgrading works are being carried out.
Lee (sixth right) takes a group photo with volunteers and representatives from participating organisations during the campaign.
'This is a charitable dialysis centre. All the patients can pay according to their means, with the rest subsidised through public and corporate support,' he said.
During the event, there was free blood pressure and glucose testing; wound care services; organ donation registration; and exhibitions from public and volunteer organisations.
It also featured friendly pickleball matches, organised by the City Chaser Pickleball Club and Northern Seahorse Pickleball Club.
Lee interacts with one of the blood donors.
Proceeds from the pickleball games would go towards the MRC Miri branch's operational costs.
The upcoming MRC Charity Run in October will help fund both operations and dialysis centre renovations.
Lee urged the public and corporations to donate generously, as their contributions are essential for the dialysis centre's continued services. dialysis centre lead Lee Kim Shin Malaysian Red Crescent public donations
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Lee (right) joins in the blood pressure and glucose testing service. MIRI (Aug 11): The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri branch is calling for public and corporate support to help upgrade its dialysis centre. It said that the facility, which currently serves over 300 patients in the division, requires a complete refurbishment and the total upgrade is expected to cost over RM4 million. The appeal was made during a Blood Donation and Organ Pledging Campaign at MRC Miri's headquarters here held in conjunction with World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin visited the campaign yesterday to show his support for the initiative. He noted the dialysis centre was in urgent need of refurbishment and equipment replacement. 'The centre has been operating for 30 years, and most of its facilities are no longer useable. We plan to replace all 36 machines and upgrade the centre,' he told reporters. He added the patients would be temporarily relocated to MRC Permyjaya's dialysis centre for treatment while the upgrading works are being carried out. Lee (sixth right) takes a group photo with volunteers and representatives from participating organisations during the campaign. 'This is a charitable dialysis centre. All the patients can pay according to their means, with the rest subsidised through public and corporate support,' he said. During the event, there was free blood pressure and glucose testing; wound care services; organ donation registration; and exhibitions from public and volunteer organisations. It also featured friendly pickleball matches, organised by the City Chaser Pickleball Club and Northern Seahorse Pickleball Club. Lee interacts with one of the blood donors. Proceeds from the pickleball games would go towards the MRC Miri branch's operational costs. The upcoming MRC Charity Run in October will help fund both operations and dialysis centre renovations. Lee urged the public and corporations to donate generously, as their contributions are essential for the dialysis centre's continued services. dialysis centre lead Lee Kim Shin Malaysian Red Crescent public donations
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