Sabah Health Dept addresses claims of no proper treatment in viral video, clarifies Kota Marudu patient chose private care after referral

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 17 -- The Sabah State Health Department has conducted an internal investigation into a viral video claiming a critically ill elderly patient was not properly treated at Kota Marudu Hospital.

State Health Department director Dr Maria Sulaiman said it was confirmed that the patient arrived at the Emergency and Trauma Unit of the hospital between 9am and 10am accompanied by family members.

After undergoing medical assessment and clinical evaluation, the patient was categorised as Green Zone (non-critical) and advised to seek treatment at the Outpatient Department.

She said the patient's family was briefed on the treatment procedure at the Outpatient Department including registration and queueing processes before receivin...