Plan to ease crowding in hospital


Dr Afif (in white) and Prakash stirring bubur lambuk at the Kapitan Keling Mosque in George Town, Penang. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star

THE Penang state government is considering to recommend that the outpatient clinics in Penang Hospital be moved out to reduce congestion.

State Health Committee chairman Dr Afif Bahardin said those with illnesses that do not require being warded should be allowed to seek government healthcare at a different location.

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