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The Sun
21 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
307 permanent medical officers deployed to Sabah under e-Placement initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 307 permanent medical officers will be stationed across healthcare facilities in Sabah under Phase One of the e-Placement initiative. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this move aims to strengthen services and reduce existing workloads. He noted that 10 officers will serve at Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK), the main referral hospital for Sabah's east coast. 'HDOK offers 19 in-house specialties and serves Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Beluran, Telupid, and Tongod districts,' he said in a Facebook post. The hospital, with 414 beds, handles high workloads including outpatient care, surgery, emergencies, and maternity services. 'The new staff will improve service quality for the public,' Dzulkefly added. His visit to HDOK also addressed facility upgrades, such as a new block and a larger water tank for uninterrupted operations. In a separate post, Dzulkefly reviewed the Measles-Rubella Immunisation Program at Karamunting Rural Clinic with Sandakan MP Vivian Wong Shir Yee. The program targets over 95% immunisation coverage to achieve herd immunity and stop infection chains. 'Rural clinics like Karamunting are frontline health hubs, providing treatment, immunisation, and health education,' he said. The minister later inspected Kinabatangan Hospital, noting challenges like the lack of isolation rooms and critical equipment. He also inaugurated Ulu Dusun Health Clinic's new building and reviewed Bukit Garam Health Clinic's reconstruction. 'These upgrades improve patient comfort and service capacity for outpatient care and immunisation,' Dzulkefly said. The RM600,000 Ulu Dusun clinic is operational, while the RM1 million Bukit Garam clinic is under construction. – Bernama
Borneo Post
21 hours ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
MOH to place 307 permanent medical officers in Sabah - Dzulkefly
Dzulkefly speaking to patients at the emergency ward of Hospital Duchess of Kent on Tuesday. – Bernama photo SANDAKAN (Aug 12): A total of 307 permanent medical officers will be stationed at healthcare facilities throughout Sabah under Phase One of the e-Placement initiative to strengthen services and reduce the existing workload. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that of this number, 10 officers will serve at the Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK), which is the main referral hospital for the east coast of Sabah, covering the districts of Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Beluran, Telupid, and Tongod. 'HDOK offers 19 in-house specialties and is the heart of health services in these five districts. With 414 beds, HDOK faces a high workload covering outpatient treatment, surgery, emergency cases, and maternity services. 'The arrival of this new staff will help improve the quality of service for the public,' he said in a Facebook post about his working visit to Sabah Tuesday. He added that his visit to HDOK also focused on development issues and the need for facility upgrades, such as the construction of a new block, the temporary relocation of old, at-risk wards, and the addition of a large-capacity water tank to ensure the hospital's operations run smoothly, even during water supply disruptions. In a separate post, Dzulkefly also reviewed the implementation of the Measles-Rubella (MR) Immunisation Program at Karamunting Rural Clinic (KD) alongside Sandakan Member of Parliament Vivian Wong Shir Yee. This effort aims to increase immunisation coverage to over 95 percent to achieve herd immunity and break the chain of infection. 'Rural clinics like KD Karamunting play a crucial role as the frontline of rural health services, not only providing basic treatment but also serving as a key center for immunization, maternal and child care, and community health education,' he said. The Health Minister later reviewed the operations of Kinabatangan Hospital, which is the hub for health services in its area, including the maternal and child health clinic and the dental clinic. Challenges identified during the visit included the lack of a negative-pressure isolation room, limited space for the pharmacy and rehabilitation, and the need for critical equipment like ventilators and baby warmers. In addition, he also inaugurated the new building of the Ulu Dusun Health Clinic in Sandakan and reviewed the progress of the reconstruction of the Bukit Garam Health Clinic (KK) in Kinabatangan under the 12th Malaysia Plan's dilapidated clinic project. 'These new facilities not only provide a more comfortable space for patients but also increase service capacity, including for outpatient treatment, maternal and child care, immunisation, and health promotion,' he said. The upgrade work for KK Ulu Dusun, valued at RM600,000, is complete and operational for the local community, while the reconstruction of KK Bukit Garam, valued at RM1 million, is ongoing and includes the construction of a new building complete with basic and support facilities. – Bernama
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Sabah gets 307 permanent medical officers, Sandakan's Duchess of Kent Hospital among beneficiaries, says Dzulkefly
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — A total of 307 permanent medical officers will be stationed at healthcare facilities throughout Sabah under Phase One of the e-Placement initiative to strengthen services and reduce the existing workload. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said that of this number, 10 officers will serve at the Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK), which is the main referral hospital for the east coast of Sabah, covering the districts of Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Beluran, Telupid, and Tongod. 'HDOK offers 19 in-house specialties and is the heart of health services in these five districts. With 414 beds, HDOK faces a high workload covering outpatient treatment, surgery, emergency cases, and maternity services. 'The arrival of this new staff will help improve the quality of service for the public,' he said in a Facebook post about his working visit to Sabah today. He added that his visit to HDOK also focused on development issues and the need for facility upgrades, such as the construction of a new block, the temporary relocation of old, at-risk wards, and the addition of a large-capacity water tank to ensure the hospital's operations run smoothly, even during water supply disruptions. In a separate post, Dzulkefly also reviewed the implementation of the Measles-Rubella (MR) Immunisation Program at Karamunting Rural Clinic (KD) alongside Sandakan Member of Parliament Vivian Wong Shir Yee. This effort aims to increase immunisation coverage to over 95 per cent to achieve herd immunity and break the chain of infection. 'Rural clinics like KD Karamunting play a crucial role as the frontline of rural health services, not only providing basic treatment but also serving as a key centre for immunization, maternal and childcare, and community health education,' he said. The health minister later reviewed the operations of Kinabatangan Hospital, which is the hub for health services in its area, including the maternal and child health clinic and the dental clinic. Challenges identified during the visit included the lack of a negative-pressure isolation room, limited space for the pharmacy and rehabilitation, and the need for critical equipment like ventilators and baby warmers. In addition, he also inaugurated the new building of the Ulu Dusun Health Clinic in Sandakan and reviewed the progress of the reconstruction of the Bukit Garam Health Clinic (KK) in Kinabatangan under the 12th Malaysia Plan's dilapidated clinic project. 'These new facilities not only provide a more comfortable space for patients but also increase service capacity, including for outpatient treatment, maternal and child care, immunisation, and health promotion,' he said. The upgrade work for KK Ulu Dusun, valued at RM600,000, is complete and operational for the local community, while the reconstruction of KK Bukit Garam, valued at RM1 million, is ongoing and includes the construction of a new building complete with basic and support facilities. — Bernama
Daily Express
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Express
RM1.05 mil approved for Sandakan Hospital upgrades
Published on: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 12, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Dzulkefly (fourth right) with Sandakan MP Vivian Wong (fourth left) and HDOK staffers pose for a group photo. - Mardinah Jikur/Daily Express Malaysia SANDAKAN: The Health Ministry has approved RM1.055 million for minor works and upgrades at the Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK), here, covering needs for its operating theatre, as well as medical and non-medical assets. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the urgent allocation includes adding chairs in waiting areas, replacing mattresses and pillows, and upgrading the operating theatre. Advertisement He also announced plans to build a new block with 594 beds, and to upgrade local health clinics to help ease congestion at HDOK. During his working visit, Dzulkefly inspected wards in the hospital's old building, which dates back to 1952, and visited the Karamunting Rural Clinic and Kinabatangan Hospital. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
15-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
MP pushes for new hospital in Libaran
Published on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 15, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: He says HDOK is now operating beyond its original capacity and unable to cope with the growing number of patients. SANDAKAN: Libaran MP Datuk Suhaimi Nasir has urged the government to seriously consider and expedite the proposal for a new hospital in the Libaran constituency, citing critical strain on public healthcare facilities at the Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK) in here. He said HDOK is now operating beyond its original capacity and is unable to cope with the growing number of patients, not only from Sandakan but also from Libaran, Beluran, Telupid and Kinabatangan. Advertisement 'The wards are often full, the shortage of beds has become a daily issue, and patients are left waiting or placed along hospital corridors,' he said in a statement on Saturday. Suhaimi also highlighted the worsening parking situation at the hospital. 'The lack of adequate parking spaces continues to complicate matters for patients, their families and hospital staff. 'I have repeatedly raised this issue in Parliament and the Sabah State Assembly over several terms, yet the proposal for a new hospital in Libaran has not been included in any of the 10th, 11th or 12th Malaysia Plans. 'This is deeply disappointing, especially when the population of Sandakan has now exceeded 500,000,' he said. Suhaimi believes that establishing a new hospital in Libaran would not only ease congestion at HDOK but also improve access to healthcare for rural residents, particularly those living far from the city centre. He further called on the Ministry of Health to speed up the deployment of specialists and medical equipment at HDOK, especially in critical areas such as cardiology, anaesthesiology, emergency care and paediatrics services which remain insufficient at the current facility. 'The people of Libaran and the entire east coast of Sabah deserve a fair and efficient healthcare system. This is not a political issue. It is a matter of public welfare and saving lives,' he said. Suhaimi, who is also the Umno Sabah Information Chief, reiterated his commitment to pushing this agenda forward until it is no longer delayed, ensuring that the people of Sabah receive healthcare services on par with other states in Malaysia. 'This is about the well-being and health of the people. Libaran and the east coast of Sabah are entitled to the same healthcare standards as any other region in the country,' he said. * 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
