Sabah gets 307 permanent medical officers, Sandakan’s Duchess of Kent Hospital among beneficiaries, says Dzulkefly

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Malaysia's Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, announced the deployment of 307 medical officers to Sabah to bolster healthcare services. 10 officers will be stationed at the Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK) to address its high workload. The minister also visited HDOK to discuss facility upgrades, including a new block and a larger water tank. He also reviewed the Measles-Rubella immunization program at Karamunting Rural Clinic and inspected Kinabatangan Hospital's operations, emphasizing the importance of rural clinics in providing basic treatment and preventative care.