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Malaysia Day 2023: Serving On The Flying Doctor Service

Dr Loh Yunn Hua

12-Sep-23 16:00

Malaysia Day 2023: Serving On The Flying Doctor Service

Dr Loh Yunn Hua is a physician who is currently based in Miri and has spent much of her career serving the people across Sarawak. She spent the early years of her career working with the Flying Doctor Service with the Baram Health District in the 80s and later on continuing on to work with local grassroots communities and organisations on healthcare access in the state. 

In conjunction with Malaysia Day, Dr Loh joins us on the show today to give us a glimpse into what it was like serving on the Flying Doctor Service and how her experiences have shaped how she views her profession. 

Image Credit: Dr Loh Yunn Hua

Produced by: Amanda Loi, Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann


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