By Christine T KUCHING, Oct 14: The safety procedures for Sarawak’s flying doctor services must be urgently reviewed, alongside efforts to improve road access to remote communities that continue to depend on air medical services, said Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian. Debating the Sarawak Budget 2027 Supply Bill at the State Legislative Assembly today, Baru called for enhanced aviation safety training for medical personnel, clear protocols for adverse weather conditions and adequate insurance…
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Ba'Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian calls for urgent safety reforms in Sarawak's flying doctor services after a helicopter tragedy, stressing the need for better protocols and road access.
Baru Bian urges review of safety procedures for Sarawak's flying doctor services.
He highlights the risks of delivering healthcare to remote areas via air.
He supports converting logging roads into state roads to improve access.
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KUCHING, Oct 14: The safety procedures for Sarawak’s flying doctor services must be urgently reviewed, alongside efforts to improve road access to remote communities that continue to depend on air medical services, said Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian.
Debating the Sarawak Budget 2027 Supply Bill at the State Legislative Assembly today, Baru called for enhanced aviation safety training for medical personnel, clear protocols for adverse weather conditions and adequate insurance coverage for those undertaking medical missions by air.
He said last month’s Ulu Baram flying doctors helicopter tragedy in Ulu Baram highlighted the risks involved in delivering essential healthcare to communities separated by vast distances, underscoring the need to strengthen safety measures while developing more permanent road connections to remote settlements.
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