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February 12, 2010 22:14 PM
Over 103,000 Patients Visit 1Malaysia Clinics
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The 1Malaysia Clinic has received tremendous response from the community, with 103,072 people benefiting from its services since the first clinic was opened on Dec 28 last year.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said this figure was recorded from then until the first week of February, showing an average of between 80 to 200 patients daily at each clinic.
The 1Malaysia Clinic, officially launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Jan 7, now had 50 branches operating nationwide, he said.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the 1Malaysia Clinic located at the Desa Rejang People's Housing Project in Setapak, here Friday, Liow said most patients were satisfied with the service they received in addition to it being close to them.
Since it began operations, Liow said only one heart disease case was detected at a branch in Jelutong, Penang and one Pre-Eclampsia pregnancy condition in Kerinchi.
He said they had not received any written complaints and the ministry continuously evaluated and collected information on the people's views of the services provided.
The 1Malaysia Clinic was established to facilitate medical services for the community, especially those in urban areas where the population density was high and existing clinics were congested.
Among the services offered were for light treatment, follow-up on chronic diseases, notification for infectious diseases, stabilising a patient before referring them to the nearest hospital for emergency cases, laboratory services and medication dispensary.
Meanwhile, he said the current dengue situation was at an alarming level with 1,100 cases and 18 deaths reported.
"I am not happy with this development because the rate is high. I have directed the Health Director-General (Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican) to ensure that we fight this epidemic," he said.
He also advised those planning to go on holiday and leave their homes during Chinese New Year to empty out any containers, such as vases, that could breed aedes mosquitoes or mix anti-larvae solution in the water.
Speaking on Influenza A (H1N1), Liow said the situation was reported to be stable with only 15 to 20 cases a week.
He also urged those in the high-risk group such as senior citizens, pregnant women, the obese and those with chronic diseases to obtain free vaccine shots from any of the 87 selected government clinics.
Meanwhile, Federal Territories and Urban Well-Being Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin who paid a visit to the Kerinchi 1Malaysia Clinic Friday said he was pleased with the positive response received.
He said they should increase the number of 1Malaysia Clinics in Kuala Lumpur as over 100 patients came in for treatment daily.
He added that the welfare of clinic staff must be taken into consideration, as the number of patients was high when compared to the number of staff.
-- BERNAMA
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=475512
Over 103,000 Patients Visit 1Malaysia Clinics
<!--By: Ramjit
-->
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The 1Malaysia Clinic has received tremendous response from the community, with 103,072 people benefiting from its services since the first clinic was opened on Dec 28 last year.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said this figure was recorded from then until the first week of February, showing an average of between 80 to 200 patients daily at each clinic.
The 1Malaysia Clinic, officially launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Jan 7, now had 50 branches operating nationwide, he said.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the 1Malaysia Clinic located at the Desa Rejang People's Housing Project in Setapak, here Friday, Liow said most patients were satisfied with the service they received in addition to it being close to them.
Since it began operations, Liow said only one heart disease case was detected at a branch in Jelutong, Penang and one Pre-Eclampsia pregnancy condition in Kerinchi.
He said they had not received any written complaints and the ministry continuously evaluated and collected information on the people's views of the services provided.
The 1Malaysia Clinic was established to facilitate medical services for the community, especially those in urban areas where the population density was high and existing clinics were congested.
Among the services offered were for light treatment, follow-up on chronic diseases, notification for infectious diseases, stabilising a patient before referring them to the nearest hospital for emergency cases, laboratory services and medication dispensary.
Meanwhile, he said the current dengue situation was at an alarming level with 1,100 cases and 18 deaths reported.
"I am not happy with this development because the rate is high. I have directed the Health Director-General (Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican) to ensure that we fight this epidemic," he said.
He also advised those planning to go on holiday and leave their homes during Chinese New Year to empty out any containers, such as vases, that could breed aedes mosquitoes or mix anti-larvae solution in the water.
Speaking on Influenza A (H1N1), Liow said the situation was reported to be stable with only 15 to 20 cases a week.
He also urged those in the high-risk group such as senior citizens, pregnant women, the obese and those with chronic diseases to obtain free vaccine shots from any of the 87 selected government clinics.
Meanwhile, Federal Territories and Urban Well-Being Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin who paid a visit to the Kerinchi 1Malaysia Clinic Friday said he was pleased with the positive response received.
He said they should increase the number of 1Malaysia Clinics in Kuala Lumpur as over 100 patients came in for treatment daily.
He added that the welfare of clinic staff must be taken into consideration, as the number of patients was high when compared to the number of staff.
-- BERNAMA
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=475512