Kuching, Sarawak – August 25, 2025 – The U.S. Civil-Military Support Element in Malaysia (CMSE MYS), in coordination with U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, local suppliers, and the Sarawak Health Department, donated locally procured medical monitoring equipment to the Sarawak Flying Doctor Services to strengthen its capacity in reaching rural and indigenous communities.
The donation included a portable ultrasound machine, mini oxygen concentrator, customized medical bag, digital transcutaneous bilirubinometer, portable power station, nebulizer, automated external defibrillator (AED), vital sign monitor (blood pressure, heart rate, SpO2), digital weighing scale, thermoscan, and coldbox — essential tools that will expand healthcare delivery for the people of Sarawak.
Chargé d’Affaires David “Chip” Gamble of U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur and Dr. Veronica Lugah, Director of Health Sarawak, officiated the handover ceremony at the Layang-Layang Hangar, Kuching International Airport.
“The United States is proud to partner with Sarawak to improve healthcare access for remote communities. This donation reflects our deep commitment to supporting the well-being of Sarawakians and strengthening the long-standing ties between the United States and Malaysia,” said Chargé d’Affaires Gamble.
Established in 1973 under Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, the Flying Doctor Services has been a lifeline for Sarawak’s remote rural communities, delivering healthcare to areas inaccessible by road or river and providing critical patient transport across East Malaysia.
This U.S.-supported contribution enhances the Flying Doctor Services’ ability to deliver life-saving care in hard-to-reach areas, reaffirming the United States’ enduring partnership with Malaysia in humanitarian assistance and health security.
Today’s donation to Sarawak’s Flying Doctor Services is the second phase of a RM250,000 package of medical equipment provided to Sabah and Sarawak, reinforcing strong U.S. partnerships with both states in healthcare resilience.
Earlier, on May 29, the U.S. Civil-Military Support Team partnered with Sabah’s Flying Doctor Service to deliver critical medical equipment in Kota Kinabalu. That collaboration boosted healthcare access in Sabah’s most remote communities and strengthened the state’s ability to respond to emergencies.
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