■ Making health a top priority: SPU Health District officer Dr Yusuf Hashim (left) checking Chua's blood pressure during his visit to Klinik 1Malaysia in Bagan Ajam, Butterworth.ANEW medical clinic has been set up to serve the needs of 6,000 residents of the low-cost flats in Taman Pantai Bersih in Bagan Ajam, Butterworth, and surrounding area.
The new clinic is called ‘Klinik 1Malaysia’.
Its soft launch was held on Monday by the Penang Health Department director Datuk Dr Teh Lay Choo.
Two shoplots on the ground floor of Taman Pantai Bersih flats have been converted into the clinic.
It opens from 10am to 10pm every day, including on public holidays.
Each patient will be charged RM1 each but the fee will be waived for students and those who are poor.
Bagan Barisan Nasional coordinator David Chua said the mobile clinic received overwhelming response on the first day with 41 patients seeking treatment.
“The clinic provides treatment to patients with minor illness like coughs and colds, fever and minor skin diseases.
“Checks for high blood pressure and glucose tests are also carried out,” said Chua.
He urged the Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) to clear the litter and clogged drains near the clinic.
He also called the MPSP to get rid of the debris near Taman Tun Awang to enable the residents there to take a short-cut route to the clinic.
Chua also said that he would speak to Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai about the benefits of having the clinic in the area.
from : The Star. Metro North Friday January 21, 2011
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