SUNWAY CITY, June 19 – Sunway Medical Centre, located in Sunway City, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming Malaysia’s first private hospital to launch a dedicated Children’s Emergency Department. The facility, which commenced operations on May 18, 2023, is situated in the newly opened Tower D and aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services specifically tailored to the needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Lee Soon Han, Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at Sunway Medical Centre, expressed pride in serving their first patient and highlighted the department’s role in enhancing clinical excellence and operational efficiency.
The Children’s Emergency Department features three distinct zones – green, yellow, and red – that offer specialized care and treatment. With designated bays for asthma patients requiring nebulization, close monitoring, and advanced medical equipment for resuscitation, the department ensures efficient and attentive care. Dr. Tan Teong Yong, Head of the Paediatrics Division, emphasized the expertise of their pediatric-trained doctors and nurses, who possess extensive experience in various sub-specialties. The department’s design and facilities are specifically tailored to meet the unique healthcare needs of young patients.
In addition to the Children’s Emergency Department, Tower D houses the Radiology Department equipped with state-of-the-art imaging services, including a Computerised Tomography (CT) scanner, general x-ray, and ultrasound. Furthermore, a cutting-edge 3 Tesla MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) service is available on Level 1. Sunway Medical Centre’s Tower D serves as a one-stop center for integrated pediatric healthcare, encompassing pediatrician’s clinics and the forthcoming Children Developmental Centre. Tower E, currently in its final stages of development, will house the pediatric wards, Paediatrics Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and High Dependency Unit (HDU).
Dr. Seow Vei Ken, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Medical Centre, emphasized their commitment to providing specialized treatment and attentive care for pediatric patients. As the largest private quaternary hospital in Malaysia, the medical center continuously strives to enhance patients’ experiences while expanding the breadth and depth of their clinical services. The expansion project will see Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City’s total number of beds increase from 616 to over 1,000, further solidifying its position as a leading healthcare institution. Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, has earned recognition for its outstanding achievements and commitment to quality healthcare.
Accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) and the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), the hospital has also received Frost & Sullivan’s Malaysia Smart Hospital Company of the Year award for two consecutive years. With its continuous growth and development, Sunway Medical Centre is set to establish new benchmarks in healthcare services and become a preferred international healthcare destination.
