Sarawak make sure the hospital is ready for international patients

He said quality of service and patient safety should be the foundation of medical tourism strategy, supported by compliance with standards, accreditation and continuous improvement by hospitals.

He said the readiness also required reliable diagnostic services, critical care facilities, digital health systems and collaboration with support service providers without letting commercial interests outweigh clinical considerations.

Dr Sim who is also the Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government of Sarawak stressed that doctors and medical professionals are Sarawak's biggest asset as patients' trust ultimately depends on the professional strength that cares for them, in addition to supporting modern infrastructure and technology.

He called on healthcare providers to assess the level of preparedness, strengthen expert capacity, improve standards and coordinate treatment journeys in order to build international patient confidence in Sarawak. -TVS