PETALING JAYA: Medicine supplies and medical equipment were destroyed at over 40 private clinics in the country during the recent floods.

       Most of the affected clinics are in the Klang and Sri Muda area in Selangor, with damage estimated between RM300,000 and RM500,000 in each clinic, said Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Koh Kar Chai.

       “The affected clinics were all located on the ground floor of shoplots. They are completely inoperable as the floodwater had reached ceiling height, destroying all medical equipment, medicine supplies, computers, printers, furniture as well as other important items,” he said.

       “Other clinics located in the affected areas had also suffered losses as roads leading to the clinics were impassable at the time due to the floods,” he said in a statement.

       Dr Koh said MMA is setting up a fund to help those affected and is also seeking government assistance.

       “It is hoped that some form of assistance from the government can be provided in consideration of the GPs’ contribution in managing the pandemic.

       “Many of the GPs affected were involved in Covid-19 testing and assessment, monitoring of home quarantine Covid-19 patients as well as participating as a PPV.

       “A number of the GPs had also volunteered themselves in flood relief efforts despite their clinics being destroyed by the floodwaters.”