Malaysian medical team providing free treatment in Sagaing returns home

The temporary treatment center (hospital) from Malaysia opened in the 700-year-old ground in Parami Ward, Sagaing, provided free treatment to those affected by the earthquake for 41 days, and then the hospital operations were suspended in early June, according to sources.

The Malaysia Field Hospital (MFH) opened the center with 69 members, providing necessary medical treatment to those affected by the earthquake, and providing free treatment to more than 3,000 patients over a 41-day period, MFH Commander Mr. Farhan told the Daily Eleven.

“Our team arrived in Sagaing on April 18. We have completed the preparations for the hospital and on April 21, the treatment center was opened and operated. Everything is free. The patients don’t have to pay a single penny. Our team consists of 69 people in total. There are 16 officers and the rest are medical, administrative and accounting staffs, including engineers.