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Forging Ahead: Bridging Gaps in Global Surgery
9-11th July 2025,
Hilton Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Azmi bin Ahmad
Dr. Azmi Bin Ahmad was born in Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. He obtained his medical degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2010 and later pursued a specialty in Emergency Medicine, which he completed in 2020.
Dr. Azmi has been serving in Sabah since 2010, where he has developed a strong commitment to advancing emergency care in the region. His clinical interests include point-of-care ultrasound in emergency and critical care, pre-hospital care, and disaster medicine.
In recognition of his leadership and expertise, he was appointed as the Medevac Coordinator for Sabah in 2024. Dr. Azmi also contributes to system development and knowledge dissemination as an editor for the Sabah Medevac Policies, playing a key role in standardizing medical evacuation practices in the state.
Abstract
The state of Sabah presents a unique case study in the global surgery discourse, where geographic isolation, infrastructural gaps, and workforce shortages continue to limit timely access to essential surgical care.
The Sabah Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) service addresses these barriers by improving rapid access to surgical intervention for remote populations. The presentation highlights the key achievements of the service, while also outlining ongoing challenges and areas for development, offering valuable insights into delivering surgical equity in resource-constrained settings.