Deputy Minister: Improve rundown premises, outdated equipment at Sarawak’s healthcare facilities

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Sarawak Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi urged the Ministry of Health to prioritize upgrading dilapidated healthcare facilities and outdated equipment in the state. He highlighted the frequent requests from state assembly members for clinic rebuilds and upgrades, emphasizing that clinics older than 40 years should be considered for reconstruction, especially in growing communities. He stressed the need for basic lab equipment like X-ray machines and blood testing facilities, particularly in remote areas, to ensure equitable healthcare access for Sarawakians. He specifically mentioned the Buntal and Telaga Air clinics as needing new premises and improved facilities.