TAMBUNAN: Sabah made history by receiving the largest allocation under the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) for the development of healthcare facilities, amounting to nearly RM44 million.
This allocation involves the implementation of 55 projects to upgrade and rebuild dilapidated healthcare facilities across the State, including 43 projects to demolish and reconstruct new clinics, as well as 12 upgrading projects that are actively being carried out this year.
Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to narrowing the healthcare access gap between Sabah and other states in Peninsula Malaysia.
“The government is serious about making sure people in Sabah get quality healthcare, just like in other states,” he told the media after launching the new Sunsuron Health Clinic building here.
According to him, the newly-built Sunsuron Health Clinic is expected to benefit more than 8,000 local residents. The clinic offers a range of essential services, including outpatient treatment, maternal and child healthcare, pharmacy, tuberculosis and malaria laboratories, as well as extended healthcare programs.
He also urged the local community to make the clinic their primary point of reference for seeking treatment, obtaining health information, and undergoing early disease screenings.
During the working visit, Lukanisman also inspected the healthcare facilities at Tambunan Hospital, Bulu Silau Health Clinic and Merampok Health Clinic as part of efforts to strengthen the rural healthcare service system.
