03-07-2025
Emergency mission saves Banggi teen in respiratory distress
Published on: Thursday, July 03, 2025
Published on: Thu, Jul 03, 2025
By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: A Medevac mission was launched immediately after MMEA receive a call from the clinic's medical officer. KUDAT: A quick response by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here saved the life of a 14-year-old girl suffering from breathing difficulties on Banggi Island on Wednesday night. The girl, Anisa Aman Shah, was initially treated at Karakit Health Clinic but required urgent transfer to Kudat Hospital due to her worsening condition. MMEA Kudat Maritime Zone Director, Commander Hasbullah Omar, said a medical evacuation (Medevac) mission was launched immediately after receiving a call from the clinic's medical officer. Cenderawasih 10 was deployed to transport the patient, accompanied by her father and a Health Ministry staff, from Karakit Jetty to Marina Jetty in Kudat. The vessel arrived at the jetty around 11pm, and the girl was transferred to an ambulance for emergency treatment at Kudat Hospital. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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