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POCUS brings medical expertise directly to Sarawak communities, says Tiang
Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) technology can widen access to medical expertise for Sarawak communities facing geographical challenges. He spoke at the KHUAM KPT Prihatin MADANI 2026 programme in Bau, highlighting Sarawak's cooperation with UNIMAS and its teaching hospital.
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KHUAM KPT Prihatin MADANI 2026 programme in Bau brings teaching hospital expertise to community
The KHUAM KPT Prihatin MADANI 2026 programme was held in Bau, Sarawak, involving Malaysian public university teaching hospitals. KHUAM chairman Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohamed Saufi Awang said teaching hospitals are not just treatment centres but also platforms for education, research and innovation. He also reminded the public to take care of their health amid the haze.
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Doctor recalls 24 hours awake, two-hour Ambu bag flight to Kuching
A doctor has shared how nine years ago she manually ventilated a critically ill baby with an Ambu bag for two hours on a helicopter flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching after being awake for more than 24 hours. She said the memory has taken on new meaning after a recent helicopter crash that killed fellow healthcare workers.
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First Women's Care Room for nurses launched at Sarawak General Hospital
The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) launched its first Women's Care Room at Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) in Kuching. The facility provides a comfortable rest area for female nurses, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, officiated the facility, which is sponsored by Perinsuran Brokar Sdn. Bhd.