Theophilus presents the medicine syringe pump to Dr Wong, while Yee (third right) and representatives from CCEP Foundation and hospital staff look on. – Photo by Chimon Upon
KUCHING (May 1): The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here has received two syringe pump machines from the Community Care Enrichment Programme (CCEP) Foundation to support its daily patient care services.
CCEP Foundation chief executive officer Yvonne Yee said the contribution was made in response to a request from the hospital and marks the fourth time the foundation has donated medical equipment to healthcare facilities in Sarawak.
She said previous contributions included two vital signs monitors and five patient beds for Lundu Hospital; an otoacoustic emissions (OAE) machine worth RM30,000 for newborn hearing screening for Serian Hospital; as well as two electrocardiographs (ECG) machines and essential items such as mattresses and pillows for Marudi Hospital.
“Recently, we received a request letter from the hospital director seeking assistance for syringe pumps. Without hesitation, we agreed to contribute two units,” she said at the handover ceremony yesterday.
Yee also expressed appreciation to newly appointed CCEP trustee Theophilus Wong, who is also Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) Malaysia Sarawak chairman, and Fish Camp Learning Sdn Bhd, for sponsoring the machines.
She noted that Theophilus, a Kuching native, was moved by the initiative and chose to contribute to his hometown, with both units donated under his company’s name.
Meanwhile, SGH deputy director Dr Wong Kee Ging, representing hospital director Dr Ngian Hie Ung, said the hospital was grateful for the donation, noting that such equipment is used daily and plays a critical role in patient treatment.
“No matter how small the contribution is, it will be of great help to our patients. These machines are used every day, and with constant use, they typically last about 10 years,” she said.
Dr Wong said the donation aligns with the hospital’s operational needs, as certain equipment is essential to support treatment and ensure effective patient care.
“We are thankful that organisations like CCEP reach out and contribute in whatever way they can,” she added.
