SIBURAN: The development of Serian Health Clinic and Siburan Health Clinic was aimed at meeting the growing healthcare needs of the local population, in line with the area’s socio-economic development and changing health demands.
Sarawak State Health Director, Dr Veronica Lugah, said both facilities were expected to ease congestion at existing clinics and shorten travel time for patients.
She said the clinics would also improve continuity of care through a more coordinated and integrated healthcare delivery system.
“Both health clinics were designed to provide comprehensive and integrated primary healthcare services. These include outpatient treatment, maternal and child health services, management of non-communicable diseases, as well as pharmacy and dental services,” she said.
She said this in her speech at the official opening of the Siburan Health Clinic and Serian Health Clinic at the Siburan Health Clinic here today.
In addition, the clinics would serve as key platforms for community-based public health programmes and health promotion activities, supporting preventive care at the grassroots level.
Dr Veronica said the facilities were planned with patient comfort, operational efficiency and future service expansion in mind.
“As a geographically vast state with a diverse population distribution, Sarawak requires a flexible and context-specific approach to healthcare delivery,” she added.
The Serian Health Clinic was developed at a cost of about RM23.9 million, with a built-up area of approximately 2,790 square metres.
The clinic is expected to cater to between 300 and 500 patients daily, serving more than 85,000 residents in the Serian district.
Meanwhile, Siburan Health Clinic involved a development cost of around RM28.7 million, with a similar built-up area and service capacity.
The clinic is expected to serve nearly 81,000 residents in and around the Siburan area.
Dr Veronica said the investments reflected the government’s commitment to ensuring healthcare facilities were aligned with local needs and capable of operating sustainably in the long term.
“The development of the Serian Health Clinic and Siburan Health Clinic is in line with the implementation of the MADANI Health Reform, which emphasises strengthening primary healthcare, improving patient quality and safety, efficient and value-based use of resources, and a focus on health outcomes that deliver high impact for the people,” she said.
