KUCHING: The close cooperation between the federal and Sarawak governments will see more inclusive and equitable development for all, particularly in healthcare.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said one of the projects is the construction of the Sarawak Cancer Centre.
“This is among the high-impact initiatives that will provide long-term benefits for the people, especially Sarawakians in the rural areas,” he said in a Facebook post.
Dr Dzulkefly also said he agreed with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Awnar Ibrahum’s call to expedite the construction of the centre.
“In fact, I have raised this matter and several other needs such as dilapidated clinics during my winding-up speech in the Dewan Negara,” he said.
He also said that on Mar 30, he had accompanied the Prime Minister on a brief visit to Sarawak and attended the Sarawak development briefing chaired by the Anwar himself.
“Various needs and plans to enhance the level of healthcare and education services were discussed.
“These included shortages in the ratio of medical specialists to the population compared to the national average, and the lack of specialised medical institutions,” he said.
Other matters discussed, he said, included the five districts in Sarawak where they still do not have hospitals even though the population in the areas have exceeded 30,000 people.
Also present during the briefing were Premier Datuk Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
