Recently, Malaysia Government has launched 50 1Malaysia Clinics to offer the cheapest medical services at only one ringgit or less than US$0.35. All these “Klinik 1 Malaysia” are set up in the urban areas to provide fast and cheap treatment for the poor citizen. The 1Malaysia Clinic programme is under the Government’s 1Care programme aimed at providing quality healthcare to public. We all know that the healthcare expenses are very expensive nowadays and the Government initiatives is timely to meet the urgent needs of people. Therefore, this is a good news to all Malaysian.
50 1Malaysia Clinics Nationwide
The clinics are manned by assistant medical officers and the operating hours from 10am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Assistant medical officers are capable to provide treatment at common illness and provide follow-up checks for chronic diseases. These Klinik 1 Malaysia will ease the overcrowding at government hospitals and save time and money to the public. Government has spent RM10 million for 50 1Malaysia Clinics include the facilities.
Scope of 1Malaysia Clinics Services include:
- minor treatments for fever, cough and flu;
- follow-up treatments for stable chronic patients like those who are diabetic, have high blood pressure and asthma cases;
- minor surgical procedures like cleaning wounds and taking out stitches;
- simple laboratory tests;
- stabilising patients under emergency cases before referring them to hospitals; and
- health consultation and promotions for patients.
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak launching the first "1 Malaysia Clinic" at Lembah Pantai Kuala Lumpur on 7 January 2010.
"My Blood Pressure is normal.." says Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during testing the blood pressure by medical assistant, Clinic 1Malaysia.
(Sources: The Sun - Saiful Hizam)
