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SHAH ALAM, April 2 (Bernama) --  AVISENA Group is now providing a ‘Drive-Thru’ Covid-19 PCR swab test at its premise, Avisena Specialist Hospital starting March 30 which offers public to receive the results within 24-48 hours.  

Avisena Group President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Dr Omar Abd Hamid said: “AVISENA believes that having a comprehensive screening test facility is a key factor in the fight against COVID19 outbreak. 

“This ‘drive-thru’ Covid-19 concept will encourage as many people as possible to get tested with a minimum close contact whilst maintaining social distancing. We are prepared and well-equipped to serve the public for this test in ensuring the health and safety of customers and staff.”  

Most importantly, AVISENA also offers a free personalised follow up and advice by our healthcare professionals via phone calls after the test had been taken. It is an initiative by AVISENA in aiding our fellow government healthcare professionals to combat this pandemic outbreak.  

This test requires the individuals to remain in their vehicles and the whole process takes in less than 10 minutes.  

For those who have any concerns or suspect that they may have been exposed to the virus, the ‘drive-thru’ Covid-19 test is available from Monday to Friday, 10am till 2pm which cost RM590 nett per person. They can easily walk in or book an appointment via online registration at https://avisena.com.my/covid19/ which is available daily. 

For further enquiries, members of the public are welcome to get in touch with AVISENA at 03-5515 1888 or email truecare@avisena.com.my. 
 
AVISENA Group currently owns two hospitals, Avisena Specialist Hospital and Avisena Women’s & Children’s Specialist Hospital with both capacities of 264 beds offering a range of 75 professional medical and surgical expertise. 
 
ABOUT AVISENA GROUP  

AVISENA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL (formerly known as DEMC Specialist Hospital)  

Founded 22 years ago, Avisena Specialist Hospital is a fast growing healthcare centre in Shah Alam offering a combined spectrum of primary care, specialist services and health wellness programs. Owns and operates by Avisena Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Avisena Specialist Hospital has carved out a growing reputation as a one stop medical centre for the whole family. Avisena strives to continually provide uniquely differentiated service with uncompromising commitment to service quality to all our customers.  

Elegantly designed in the heart of Shah Alam city centre in Section 14, Avisena Specialist Hospital is a 9-storey hospital building with a capacity of 124 beds offering a range of 40 professional medical and surgical expertise. Avisena Specialist Hospital, MSQH accredited, brings a combination of unique boutique personalised healthcare.   

Avisena Specialist Hospital has been awarded The BrandLaureate SME’s Brand Champion Award and The BrandLaureate SME’s Best Brand Award 2018/2019.  
 
AVISENA WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S SPECIALIST HOSPITAL  

AVISENA Women’s & Children’s Specialist Hospital is Malaysia’s first private hospital of its kind as well as the largest private healthcare facility in Malaysia that focuses exclusively on premier care and treatment of women and children. Started its operation in May 2019, the exclusive 19-storey personalised boutique concept building comprises 140 beds, 4 Operating Theatres (OT), full fledge child-friendly ICU, NICU and HDU. Whether experiencing the miracle of childbirth or in need of gynaecological, women’s health, paediatric care or other specialized services, AVISENA aspires to bring you personalised boutique healthcare hospital of choice.  Popular F&B retail brands such as – Street Churros, Jamaica Blue Coffee, MBG Fruits, Daily Fresh, Makcik Café and a few others have taken up space at this new hospital.  
 
AVISENA DIALYSIS CENTRE  

Located just next door to Avisena Specialist Hospital, Avisena Dialysis Centre is currently equipped with 25 machines. To meet the demand of its growing number of patients, the Group is on an expansion plan to set up another three more centres.  

For more information on Avisena please visit www.avisena.com.my  

Media Release is issued by: 
Marketing & Corporate Communications 
Avisena Group 

SOURCE: Avisena Holdings Sdn Bhd (Formerly Known As DEMC Specialist Hospital)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Ms Hazira Hamdan
Executive Marketing & Corporate Communications
Tel: 019-995 5884
Email:  h.hazira@avisena.com.my

--BERNAMA