New health clinic proposed to address overcrowding in Sarikei, current facility treats up to 800 patients daily

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A new Type 2 health clinic is planned for Sarikei, Malaysia, to alleviate overcrowding at the existing facility, which currently treats 600-800 patients daily. Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang stated the proposal for the new clinic, along with a divisional health office and pharmacy, will be submitted under the 13th Malaysia Plan. The current clinic, serving a population of 67,300, has limited space and parking. While recent expansions and upgrades have been made, patient congestion persists. Interim measures include improving services at nearby Julau and Pakan health clinics.