In view of the increasing Covid -19 cases in the state, Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang has been turned into a quarantine and treatment centre.
Some 97 beds will be provided at the centre for low risk patients.
“This location was selected due to its proximity to the Penang General Hospital in case of any emergency treatment.
“We are also inviting corporates and non governmental organisations ( NGO) to donate necessary medical equipment to manage the centre,” said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow on his working visit there.
“Among the necessary items are resuscitation beds for critical patients (2), vital sign monitors (8), electrocardiogram (ECG, 1), ophthalmoscope otoscope diagnostic set (1), emergency trolleys (1), portable suction (1), x-ray viewing box (1), video laryngoscope (1), transport ventilators (1), manual defibrillators (1), portable suction (1), syringe pumps (20), medication cart trolley (3), water dispenser (10) and medication cabinet (1).
As for non-medical items, the state needs items such as camps with fans and electrical sockets (2), swab booths (2), industrial fans (10), wheelchairs (20), linen closets (2), whiteboards with wheels (4), laptop computers (10), printers (2), power extension cables (10).
Also present was health deputy director Dato Asmayani Khalib at the site visit.
“We expect the centre to be ready by this Friday,” said Chow.
Those keen to donate can contact Dr Lingeshwaran R Arunasalam (012 594 4347) or Abdul Halim Abd Hamid (012 407 3200).
Those who would like to donate cash can do so by banking into the state Covid-19 fund at 5570 5462 0930 (Maybank)