Donation drive for razed Beluran clinic not by us, says Asits

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PETALING JAYA: The Sabah health department has distanced itself from a campaign by a doctors’ association to collect donations for the Tangkarason health clinic and quarters in Sabah that were destroyed by fire on Thursday morning.

State health director Dr Asits Sanna said the department was aware of the campaign, which was announced by the Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists Association .”The campaign was not under a directive from the department or initiated by the department,” he said in a statement today, Bernama reported.

The association said yesterday the donation drive will continue until March 15, and the money would be channelled to the clinic through the Sabah health department. SPONSORED CONTENT Mengalum for world’s first net ­zero carbon island resort Taiwan’s Sinyi Group is on track to unveil the world’s first unique net zero carbon island resort on Mengalum Island. . Read more “The designated representative at the clinic will ensure the funds are utilised prudently for the clinic, including acquiring basic equipment such as chairs, fans and medical devices.

Asits said the health department and the federal health ministry would ensure the welfare of its staff affected by the fire.Contributions had been handed to two staff members whose quarters were damaged in the fire.ADVERTISEMENT * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel for the latest news you don't want to miss.

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