The camp featured a variety of health services including body mass index assessment. — Photos: raJa FaIsaL hIshan/The star
AN ESTIMATED 250 residents of Pandamaran in Klang, Selangor, received free medical screening at a Medical and Health Camp.
Rotary Club of Pandamaran (RCP) District 3300 organised the one-day camp in collaboration with Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital’s Blood Bank, Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, Klang District Health Office (PKD), Pandamaran Health Clinic and Klang Royal City Council.
Pandamaran assemblyman Tony Leong Tuck Chee said the event had helped to identify non-communicable diseases among locals who took part.
“Medical personnel also gave free consultation on healthy lifestyle practices. With early detection of a disease, treatment can start early too.
“We want people to prioritise their health,” he said.
Leong releasing finches to mark the medical camp organised by Rotary Club Pandamaran District 3300.
Leong said the event, from 9am to 3pm, was an admirable initiative as it aimed to provide free health care services to all, especially senior residents.
“I noticed there was a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed in delivering personalised care, focused on well-being and long-term health.
“There were routine check-ups for non-communicable diseases and a wide range of services designed to help people achieve optimal health,” he said.
Leong, who released 10 Society finches (lonchura striata domestica) to mark the event, added that medical and health camps organised by non-governmental organisations helped the government motivate the people to maintain good health.
A visitor taking part in a health assessment provided at the event.
Senior citizen Chiam Cho Cho, 75, said the medical camp had benefitted her as she was able to get an overall medical check-up done without the hassle of going to a government clinic in Klang town.
The programme brought together many volunteers, including doctors – general practitioners and specialists – counsellors, Rotarians and Rotaractors.
RCP District 3300 charter president Thila Pillai said the primary aim of the camp was to create health awareness while providing screening for non-communicable diseases among those from the lower income strata.
The medical volunteers were also able to offer medical consultation and treatment for common conditions.
Thila (second from left) and Dr AL Liza (to her left) speaking to a blood donor during the Medical and Health Camp.
Patients who needed further investigations, or regular follow-ups and treatments were provided referral letters to government health facilities.
The medical camp also included screening for diabetes, blood pressure and hypertension as well as optometry, body mass index and mental health assessments.
Klang PKD medical consultant Dr AL Liza Abd Latip said the medical camp was aimed at encouraging and empowering the community to prioritise their physical health and mental well-being.
