Kota Marudu hospital upgrades radiology services with MDCT scanner
Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025
By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: James (fourth from right) and Dr Abd Kahar (third from right) after officiating the opening of the Radiology Department building and launching the use of the MDCT Scanner at Kota Marudu Hospital. KOTA MARUDU: Kota Marudu Hospital now has a dedicated Radiology Department building equipped with a Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) scanner, expected to significantly improve diagnostic services for patients from Kota Marudu, Pitas, and Kudat – a population of over 192,000. Sabah Community Development and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk James Ratib said the addition will reduce reliance on specialist hospitals in Kota Kinabalu, which previously handled 1,500–1,800 CT scan referrals annually from the three districts. 'This technology speeds up diagnosis and improves accuracy, allowing patients to receive earlier and more effective treatment,' he said at the launch ceremony on Monday. James also announced the delivery of eight hemodialysis machines under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Health Aid Scheme: four to Kudat Hospital, two each to Kota Marudu and Pitas Hospitals. A total of 100 units have been donated statewide to boost rural dialysis access. 'These contributions ease financial burdens on patients and improve their quality of life, especially in remote areas,' he added. Also present were Sabah Health Department Deputy Director Datuk Dr Abd Kahar Abd Asis, and local assemblymen Datuk Mohammad Mohamarin (Banggi), Datuk Hendrus Anding (Tandek), and Kota Marudu district officer Meirin Sugara. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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