KUCHING – The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health, Datuk Seri Haji Hasnol Zam Zam bin Haji Ahmad, carried out a working visit to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) as part of his official programme in Kuching.
Upon arrival, he was received by Dr Ngian Hie Ung, Director of SGH, who presented a detailed briefing on the hospital’s operations.
The session covered service capacity, current challenges faced by the institution, and ongoing initiatives aimed at improving patient care and treatment quality.
The discussion highlighted the hospital’s role as the largest healthcare facility in Sarawak, serving a wide population across the state.
Earlier in the day, Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam visited the Sarawak State Health Department, where he attended a special meeting focused on healthcare development in the state.
He also joined a briefing on Sarawak’s broader development agenda, chaired by the Prime Minister at the Satria Pertiwi Complex.
The meeting underscored the importance of aligning healthcare strategies with state and national development priorities.
The working visit to SGH provided the Secretary-General with first-hand insights into the hospital’s operational needs and its efforts to enhance service delivery.
Discussions centred on improving efficiency, addressing resource constraints, and strengthening medical infrastructure to meet growing demand.
The hospital’s management emphasised their commitment to raising standards of care and ensuring accessibility for patients across Sarawak.
Healthcare remains a critical focus for Sarawak, particularly as the state continues to expand its facilities and services to cater to both urban and rural communities.
The visit by the Ministry of Health’s top official reflects the federal government’s support for Sarawak’s healthcare system and its recognition of the challenges faced by hospitals in the region.
The engagement also reinforced collaboration between the Ministry of Health and state-level institutions, with both parties working towards shared goals of improving healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and ensuring that Sarawak’s medical services remain resilient in the face of increasing demand.
