{
  "id": 6861966,
  "title": "Sarawak dialysis patient’s rescue shows why the Flying Doctor Service matters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sarawak-dialysis-patients-rescue-shows-why-the-flying-doctor-service-6861966",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-12T04:20:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/12/sarawak-dialysis-patients-rescue-shows-why-the-flying-doctor-service-matters/234924"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Renai Iwat, a dialysis patient in Long Lellang, was airlifted to Miri Hospital after her local STOLport was closed following a tragic helicopter crash that claimed four lives. Her family attributes the successful evacuation to the efforts of Deputy Minister Gerawat Gala, Miri Division Resident Tuan Galong Luang, and Bomba helicopter crew. The family emphasizes the critical role of the Flying Doctor Service in remote communities like theirs, where access to healthcare can be limited. Renai's safe return is a testament to the vital importance of air medical services in these areas.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sarawak dialysis patient’s rescue shows why the Flying Doctor Service matters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sarawak-dialysis-patients-rescue-shows-why-the-flying-doctor-service",
        "published": "2026-09-12T04:20:15.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}