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Sabah Umno urges action on hospital parking woes
Published on: Saturday, June 07, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 07, 2025 Text Size: Noraini (left) appealed to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (right) to seriously consider constructing multi-story parking facilities at HWKKS as a long-term solution to the burden faced by many patients and their families. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Umno Wanita Chief Datuk Noraini Idris wants the Health Minister to address the parking shortage at the Sabah Women and Children's Hospital (HWKKS) in Likas, describing the situation as a matter of human dignity rather than mere convenience. The former senator said she received numerous complaints from pregnant women forced to walk long distances in their condition due to inadequate parking facilities at the hospital. Advertisement 'I cannot imagine how a mother carrying a small child feels or an anxious husband accompanying his wife who is about to give birth, having to circle around looking for parking while the life and health of their loved ones are at stake,' Noraini said in a statement, here, Thursday. 'This is no longer a matter of comfort. This is a matter of dignity, a matter of humanity,' she said. She cited cases where heavily pregnant women have had to park as far away as the Kingfisher commercial area and walk to the hospital in hot weather, rain or even while experiencing labour pains. She noted that the parking issue extends beyond the HWKKS' to nearly all major hospitals in Sabah, including Queen Elizabeth Hospital I and II, Tawau Hospital and Sandakan Hospital. Advertisement Noraini appealed to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad to seriously consider constructing multi-story parking facilities at HWKKS as a long-term solution to the burden faced by many patients and their families. She also called on the Sabah Government to step forward and comprehensively resolve the issue. 'Building multi-storey parking is not just about physical infrastructure. It is a symbol of care and humanity,' she said, adding that Sabah women have been patient for too long and it is time their voices are heard and needs properly addressed. * 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
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29-04-2025
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Check babies' hearing levels regularly, parents told
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 Text Size: Dr Yogendra in a group photo with the workshop participants. Kota Kinabalu: Parents are advised to always be alert to their babies' hearing levels in order to detect any issues early, thus, facilitating the recovery process. Sabah Women and Children's Hospital (HWKKS) Director Dr Yogendra A/L Panchalingam, said that hearing problems can affect anyone, including newborn babies. 'Hearing problems are often hidden and can only be detected through screening tests. 'Without early detection, it can affect speech development, cognitive abilities, and social functions in babies and children,' he said when officiating the Bengkel Modul Latihan dan Garis Panduan Privileging Petugas Saringan Pendengaran Bayi (PSPB) at HWKKS, recently. Also present were the Sabah Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Service Head, Dr. Halimudin Sawali, O&G Department Head, Datuk Dr K Balanathan A/L Kathirgamanathan, and Sabah Audiology Service Head, Sitti Ladyia Mohd Salleh. Dr Yogendra added that parents should be cautious because the ear nerves and hearing in babies are easily affected by injury, particularly in the head area. 'If there is a blow or injury to the head, seek an ear and hearing check-up from a medical officer immediately,' he said. The two-day workshop, organised by the HWKKS Audiology Unit, was attended by more than 50 participants, including PSPB staff, paramedics, and medical nurses. According to Dr Yogendra, through the workshop, participants were exposed to the guidelines and standards for PSPB privileging, in addition to enhancing skills in delivering health information to the public. Six papers were presented by invited medical and audiology experts, along with practical training and screening sessions. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
