Flying Doctor Service available May 17-28

KUCHING: The state Health Department’s Flying Doctor Service will be available in Sri Aman, Samarahan, Kuching, Miri and Bintulu from May 17 to 28.

A statement issued yesterday said the mobile team is expected at Rh. Rimong, Begantong and Rh Lidom, Sg Paya, Menjuau on May 17; Rh Bada, Ng Talong, Ulu and Rh Nyandang, Ulu Akup (May 18); and Ng Bawie, Ulu Lemanak (May 19).

The medical team will then serve five areas in Samarahan from May 20 to 24.

On May 20, the flying doctor service will be offered at Plaie Atas and Pendawan; SRK Tuba Tengah (May 21); Muding and Kpg Ijok (May 24).

In Kuching, similar service will be available at Kpg Sapit and Kpg Rejoi Nyegol on May 27; Kpg Muk Ayun and Kpg Bojong Sting (May 28).

In Kapit, the mobile team can be expected at Long Singut on May 17; Rh Achau and Rh Layang (May 18); Rh Ai Anak Jalin, Sg Entawau, Bena Balleh (May 19); Long Unai (May 20), Sang Anau and Batu Keling (May 21); Long Jawe and Long Kebuho (May 24); Long Tanyit (May 25); Punan Busang and Lusong Lau (May 27); and Long Kajang and Long Abit (May 28).

In Miri, the team will be offering services at Pa’Tik, Long Dano, Pa’Lungan on May 17;Long Balau and Long Seridan (May 18); Long Palai (May 19), Ba’Abang (May 20); Long Tebangan (May 21); and Apau Nyaring (May 24).

In Bintulu, the flying doctor service will be made available at Rh Drick, Jelalong and Rh Amit in Tubau on May 25; Rh Robert and Long Biyak in Ulu Kakus (May 27); and Rh Renang and Rh Jaling in Sigu (May 28).

For more information or enquiries, call the department’s Family Health Development Branch health officers Junaidi Othman at 013-8416735, Ashley (012-8597750) or 082-473200 (ext 296).