KOTA KINABALU: The quality of healthcare services and facilities in Sabah needs improvement, said Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Julita Majungki.
She said this after assessing hospital operations and the needs of staff and patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) II.
She also visited the Duchess of Kent Hospital in Sandakan and plans to visit 24 hospitals across Sabah.
The visit aims to observe the challenges faced by hospitals, including the comfort of patients and staff.
“Collaboration between the Health Ministry and the state government is needed to resolve matters such as parking and the welfare of patients, doctors, nurses and staff,” she said.
Julita also noted that the upgrade of the Sabah Heart Centre at QEH II is progressing smoothly.
“A more advanced and dedicated space will be created at the centre,” she said.
Also present were Assistant Minister Datuk Rina Jainal, Permanent Secretary Datuk Maria Chong, State Health Department director Datuk Dr William Gotulis, and HQE II director Dr Ferro Firdaus Ibrahim. – Wu Vuide
Julita (fifth from right, front row), and her delegation at QEH II.
