KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Private Hospitals (APHM) said its members have been quick to step up and assist thousands of flood victims around the Klang Valley since last Saturday.
Its president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said the assistance, which is part of their corporate social responsibility programmes has been well received by residents, some who have been without food or medication after being trapped in the floods.
He said among the assistance given include medical attention and first aid emergency shelters opened in community halls for victims.
"Victims with flu-like symptoms were tested for Covid-19 and isolated. The concerns of Covid 19 among the victims were taken cared off by the private hospital staff.
"Many hospitals have deployed their medical officers to selected flood relief centres to do quick health assessments for the victims, as well as supply medication for those with chronic diseases.
"The hospitals have also treated many minor injuries faced by the flood victims," he said in a statement, today.
He also said hospitals located in Petaling Jaya and Subang had been providing hot meals for the victims in temporary evacuation centres.
He said private hospitals had provided stand-by emergency evacuation teams and with telemedicine command center numbers for free medical consultation to those who are still trapped within their homes.
Dr Kuljit said in view of the possibility that the floods could affect their staff, private hospitals management had provided immediate lodging facilities to have them safe and comfortable.
"This is to ensure the staff would be able to continue working and managing the uncertain immediate difficulties."
Hospitals which have been assisting the flood victims are Avisena Specialist Hospital, KPJ Group of Hospitals, IHH Hospitals, Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare, Sunway Medical Centre and Seri Kota Hospital Klang, just to mention some.
"APHM will further assist the victims based on directives and programs arranged by the government.
"Our public partnership during the Co-Vid 19 pandemic has strengthen our working mechanisms and we are confident that this flood disaster could be managed collectively at the fastest time," said Dr Kuljit.