CM Datuk Musa said the Government is very committed to improving the overall level of medical care in Sabah and will continually seek ways to ensure those in rural areas are not marginalised in terms of access to healthcare.
He said this is proven with more hospitals and government clinics that have been built statewide with the assistance of the Federal Government.
"The State Government is highly conscious of the fact that the right to health and medical treatment is the responsibility of the Government," he said. At the same time, he urged the private sector to assist the Government in providing better healthcare system for all.
Sabah also has the potential to progress in medical tourism given the increase in its domestic and international arrivals this year.
Musa, who is also Finance Minister, said between January and August this year, Sabah recorded 1.22 million visitors from both domestic and international arrivals compared to 1.14 million for the same period last year. He said it is a sizeable increase of 800,000 or 7.4 per cent in the number of arrivals.
"However, it must also be stressed that to remain competitive in the global and regional tourism market, Sabah must build on its existing strengths," he said.
He said the state's diversity in natural attractions alone is not enough to pull visitors here or keep them coming back.
In this regard, Musa said the government would create a niche market to turn Sabah into one-stop premier tourism destination that meets the needs of every type of tourists, including medical tourists.
While the development of medical tourism may be far-fetched to some, he said those who have had the opportunity to experience medical care here are quite pleased by the high standards of medical practice and care they received.
Courtesy of Daily Express
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