KUCHING: Sarawak has allocated over RM14 million under the Special Assistance for Kidney Patients (BKPBP) programme since its implementation in 2020 until January 31 this year.
Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that the total allocation covers 812 applications.
“There have been 298 new applications and 514 renewals approved, amounting to a total expenditure of RM14,380,710.75.
“As of January this year, 17 new applications and 184 renewals have been recorded, with an expenditure of RM4,406,046.00,” she said during a visit to the Haemodialysis Ward at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) today.
She added that additional haemodialysis machines have been supplied to public health institutions under the BKPBP programme to accommodate the growing number of kidney patients, replace outdated machines, and meet the high usage demand.
To address these needs, 30 haemodialysis machines have been distributed to public health institutions across Sarawak, with a total expenditure of RM1.236 million.
