KUCHING: The completion of the Kota Padawan Maternal and Child Health Clinic (KKIA) Extension Building here marks a significant step in strengthening maternal and child healthcare services for families in Kota Padawan.
Batu Kitang assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, said the new extension was more than just an additional building, describing it as a commitment to improving healthcare services for mothers, children and families in the area.
Lo said the clinic has played an important role in serving the community since it began operations in 1994, despite facing challenges over the years, including temporary closure due to structural issues.
“The construction of this extension reflects the determination of everyone involved to ensure that quality healthcare remains accessible to the people. The clinic’s history demonstrates its long-standing role in serving families in Kota Padawan.
“It began operating in 1994, faced closure in 2001 due to structural concerns, later resumed services, and officially moved into a new building in 2009 through the joint efforts of the government and community partners,” he said.
He said this during the officiating of the Kota Padawan KKIA Extension Building, Mile 10 here today.
Lo also commended ‘Persatuan Faedah Bersama Cina Batu 10’ for its contribution towards the project, saying it demonstrated how community organisations could work hand in hand with the government to improve public well-being.
“Healthcare is a shared responsibility. While the government provides policies, funding and professional services, community participation plays an equally important role.
“This extension building is a fine example of what can be achieved when public agencies and community organisations work together with a common purpose,” he said.
The RM300,000 extension building was constructed under the Phase Two Expansion Project, which serves a catchment area of more than 50 residential and five villages, providing maternal and child healthcare services to a population of over 30,000 people.
The new facility features a meeting room, file storage room, women’s health examination room and a dental clinic.
The project also included the installation of an air-conditioning system, reconstruction of drainage, additional parking spaces, and repainting of the exterior of the existing clinic building.
