By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 13: Sarawak is at the forefront of digital healthcare, with 73 per cent of its health clinics now fully digital.
In a TVS news, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed that 175 out of 270 clinics have been digitised, enhancing efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services for the public.
“Digitalisation is not just about technology but a transformation in the way we provide healthcare to every Malaysian,” he said in a post on X (previously Twitter) last night (Nov 12).
Dr Dzulkefly highlighted that this milestone reflects strong cooperation between the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the Sarawak government.
The Clinic Care Management System (CCMS) will continue to expand, aiming to improve operational efficiency and the quality of patient-centred care.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian lauded the Sarawak Health Department for receiving the State Government Strategic Network Award in Digital Health Transformation.
He also thanked MOH for positioning Sarawak as a leader in digital health, in line with the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.
“Special appreciation goes to Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for allocating RM10 million for the first phase of digitalisation, covering 150 health clinics in Sarawak for 2024/2025,” he said.
Dr Sim, who also serves as Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, said full digitalisation of all 271 clinics is expected by 2026, once the remaining 94 clinics gain proper internet access.
Medical personnel can now access patients’ medical histories, lab results, and medications online, reducing reliance on physical records. Currently, around 70 per cent of patients in Sarawak are served by the 175 digital clinics.
“This step is crucial for strengthening continuity of care, improving follow-up efficiency, and laying the groundwork for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, covering diagnostics, predictive analytics, telemedicine, and hospital operations,” Dr Sim said.
He added that the initiative also helps narrow the healthcare service gap between urban and rural areas. — DayakDaily
