Outcry for congestion at Miri Polyclinic to be resolved
MIRI: Members of the public here, particularly senior citizens, are calling on the new Pakatan Harapan ( PH)-led federal government to make Miri Polyclinic a hassle-free place for them to enjoy quality health services.
In a random interview by The Borneo Post yesterday, most respondents wanted the PH government to put an end to the longstanding congestion at the polyclinic.
A 60-year- old man from Kampung Piasau Utara, Rejali Kurum, said he could not bear with the congestion at the polyclinic.
“I was already here before 7am and some even came early as 5am. However, till now around 10.30am, I’m still waiting for my turn and my number is yet to be called,” he stated in a frustrated tone when met at Miri Polyclinic yesterday.
Rejali, who was diagnosed with diabetes, came to the polyclinic for a scheduled medical checkup which is done once in three months.
Thus, he really hoped that the PH federal government would do something to improve the health services as well as the infrastructure at the polyclinic.
Another senior citizen, 64-yearold Empading Sumbang from Taman Tunku, shared a similar feeling with Rejali, saying it made him feel exhausted seeing people making a long beeline in order to get their numbers.
“It would not be a problem for the young people. However senior citizens like me are unable to stand for so long, particularly for those who have knee problem.”
Ayub Armin, who is also from Taman Tunku, hoped that improvement works would be done soon for the Miri Polyclinic.
“I’ve once received public medical services in Seremban. Their services are very impressive and the system is systematic too.
“Unlike here, you have to queue to get your number and even have to make another queue to get a number at the pharmacy counter for medicine. This is so inconvenient to an old man like me.”
Lisawati Tinggi from Lambir said it took her three days to get her mother’s medicine at the pharmacy in the polyclinic.
“It was very crowded on that day and in the end we decided to get the medicine the next day because my mother was very exhausted.
“Then, I came back the next day and found the situation also the same. I only managed to get my mother’s medicine on the third visit to the polyclinic.”
In view of that, she really hoped that the authorities would look at every means to ease the congestion at the clinic.
Mohd Tinggal Abdul Hamid from Riam Jaya even suggested that the government relocate the Miri Polyclinic to a new place, saying it had no more space for extension.
“Perhaps, both the state and federal governments should relocate the clinic to a new and suitable place for public convenience,” he said.