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Daily Express
4 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Express
State Government contributes 100 haemodialysis machines
Published on: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 14, 2025 By: Diana Liu Text Size: The haemodialysis machines. Kota Kinabalu: The State Government, through the Community Development and People's Wellbeing Ministry (KPMKR), has supplied 100 haemodialysis machines to government hospitals and clinics across the State. The contributions, provided under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 'Sabah Sejahtera' Health Assistance Scheme, was fully funded by the Sabah Government through an allocation approved by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, to improve dialysis treatment access for kidney patients state-wide. Advertisement The RM8.5 million allocation covers RM4 million for treatment subsidies and RM4.5 million for equipment procurement, aimed at easing the burden of end-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients, especially from low-income groups. State Community Development and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk James Ratib said the State Government has exempted dialysis patients from treatment fees. 'Patients undergoing home-based treatment or via Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) will receive a monthly assistance of RM100,' he said after the handing over ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Hospital II. Also present were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Sabah Health Department Director Dr Maria Suleiman and others. As of now, there are 25 government facilities (23 hospitals, two clinics) offering dialysis services in Sabah, with five specialist hospitals also providing CAPD. According to James, the number of ESRF patients in government facilities has increased from 1,831 in 2020 to 2,133 in 2024, necessitating expanded dialysis services. 'Currently, Sabah has 474 haemodialysis machines, but only 435 are functional, while 39 units are damaged. The new machines will help address this gap, improve service quality and replace outdated equipment. 'The new machines are equipped with modern filtration technology, touchscreen interfaces, digital monitoring, energy-efficient systems and come with at least one year of warranty and maintenance service,' he said. James reaffirmed the State's commitment to providing accessible and quality healthcare in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Prihatin and Sabah Maju Jaya. Meanwhile, Dr Dzulkefly said the contribution is timely and critical to meet the increasing need for haemodialysis in Sabah. On another note, Dr Dzulkefly said discussions with the Chief Minister also focused on key issues under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). He said five technical committees have been formed, and detailed plans, recommendations, as well as proposals from the committees have already been presented in meetings and are being seriously considered, with feedback received from his own department. 'Looking ahead, there is also a proposal for an application of nearly RM4 billion for the year 2030. 'We want to carry out a swift and effective catch-up to improve and fill the gaps in service delivery at all hospitals. All of this is very important to ensure that the delivery and treatment of the healthcare system in Sabah can be further improved,' he said. Responding to a question regarding the Putrajaya's proposal to freeze rural allowances for doctors serving in remote areas, Dr Dzulkefly said the matter has been raised and is being taken into serious consideration. He said the issue and related agenda would be brought up for further review and follow-up at the upcoming post-Cabinet meeting. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
100 new hemodialysis machines to boost kidney care in Sabah
James (front row, third from left) handing over the dialysis machines to Dr Dzulkefly. KOTA KINABALU (June 12): The Sabah State Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing (KPMKR), has supplied 100 additional hemodialysis machines to be distributed across various hospitals and clinics in the state. This initiative is part of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Sabah Sejahtera Health Assistance Scheme, said KPMKR Minister Datuk James Ratib during a handing-over ceremony held at Queen Elizabeth Hospital II today. Federal Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad was present to receive the machines. In a statement, James revealed that the total allocation for the SMJ Sabah Sejahtera Health Assistance Scheme amounts to RM8.5 million — comprising RM4 million for treatment costs and RM4.5 million for the purchase of the machines. 'The contribution of these machines is part of KPMKR's effort to ease the burden on end-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients in Sabah, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds,' he said. He noted that the number of ESRF patients receiving treatment in government facilities has increased from 1,831 in 2020 to 2,133 in 2024. 'In light of the rising number of patients, the Sabah State Government remains committed to improving the quality and accessibility of hemodialysis services across the state,' he added. Currently, Sabah has 474 hemodialysis machines, but only 435 are functional, while 39 are out of service. To further support patients, the state government has waived the RM13 treatment fee and provides a RM100 subsidy to patients who opt for Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) at home. Hemodialysis machines are essential in treating kidney failure. With the growing number of patients, it is critical for health facilities to be equipped with enough reliable machines. This initiative aims to replace ageing or malfunctioning units and ensure compliance with current medical standards. The new machines, featuring advanced filtration systems, touchscreens, digital monitoring, energy efficiency and user-friendly designs, come with a minimum one-year warranty and maintenance services. The 25 government facilities receiving the machines include Queen Elizabeth Hospitals I and II in Kota Kinabalu, the Women and Children Hospital, Tuaran, Papar, Ranau, Kota Belud, Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu and Sandakan hospitals. Dr Dzulkefly thanked the Sabah Government for the contribution, noting the increasing urgency for dialysis equipment. He also acknowledged that the state has made hemodialysis treatment nearly free, including for CAPD, further easing the financial burden on patients. Also present was Sabah Health Department director Dr Maria Suleiman.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Sabah govt deploys 100 dialysis machines under RM8.5M SMJ aid
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state government, through the Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing (KPMKR), has supplied 100 additional hemodialysis machines to government hospitals and clinics across the state under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 'Sabah Sejahtera' Health Assistance Scheme. The symbolic handover was officiated today by State Health Exco and KPMKR Minister Datuk James Ratib at Queen Elizabeth Hospital II today. Advertisement The RM8.5 million allocation under the scheme covers RM4 million for treatment subsidies and RM4.5 million for equipment procurement, aimed at easing the burden of end-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients, especially from low-income groups. James highlighted that the number of ESRF patients in government facilities has increased from 1,831 in 2020 to 2,133 in 2024, necessitating expanded dialysis services. Currently, Sabah has 474 hemodialysis machines, but only 435 are functional, while 39 units are damaged. The new machines will help address this gap, improve service quality, and replace outdated equipment. In addition, patients undergoing dialysis at government facilities are exempt from the RM13 fee, while those on home dialysis (CAPD) receive a RM100 monthly subsidy. There are 25 government facilities (23 hospitals, 2 clinics) offering dialysis services in Sabah, with 5 specialist hospitals also providing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). The new machines are equipped with modern filtration technology, touchscreen interfaces, digital monitoring, energy-efficient systems, and come with at least one year of warranty and maintenance service. James reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing accessible and quality healthcare in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Prihatin and Sabah Maju Jaya. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
