Seberang Jaya Hospital to get 316 extra beds and car park complex


Dedicated lot: Dr Hilmi presenting hampers to a group of nurses who are on duty over the Hari Raya festive period at the Penang Hospital. — Bernama

BUTTERWORTH: The RM400mil upgrading project at the Seberang Jaya Hospital is currently underway and is expected to be completed by 2021.

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said the hospital now has 393 beds and 1,960 staff but was unable to accommodate the annual increase in number of patients.

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