An independent committee is reviewing the safety and welfare of Sarawak Flying Doctor Service personnel following a September helicopter crash that killed five.
PETALING JAYA: The safety and welfare of healthcare workers deployed under Sarawak’s Flying Doctor Service (FDS) are being comprehensively reviewed following a helicopter crash in Long Lellang in September that claimed five lives.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said an independent committee had been established to assess the service’s operations, including compliance with existing contractual requirements, operational safety and the wellbeing of medical personnel.
“The independent committee aims to comprehensively examine and evaluate service delivery, implementation and compliance with existing contractual conditions, operational safety, as well as the welfare and wellbeing of healthcare workers.
