KOTA KINABALU, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Sabah Branch has urged the state government to take the lead in establishing a dedicated halfway house for children undergoing cancer treatment and their caregivers, particularly those from rural and remote districts who face prolonged stays in Kota Kinabalu.
General : MMA Sabah Urges State Govt To Set Up Halfway House For Childhood Cancer Patients
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- Its chairman, Dr Brandon Patrick Senagang, said such a facility was urgently needed as the Paediatric Oncology Unit at the Sabah Women and Children Hospital recorded approximately 80 to 100 new childhood cancer cases annually, with nearly half involving patients from outside Kota Kinabalu.
- Dr Brandon said the situation placed an enormous burden on families, particularly those from rural communities and lower-income households, making affordable accommodation near the hospital essential.
- Dr Brandon said the proposed halfway house could be established by providing or converting an existing government property near the hospital, or through collaboration with charitable organisations, the private sector and other partners.
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