Maaedicare illuminates the path to wellness by providing Free Health Screening

To foster public awareness on health care, Maaedicare Charitable Foundation recently hosted a health screening event “Maaedivibes Health and Wellness Day 2024” at NU Sentral.

This initiative was aimed to provide easy access to essential health assessments, including blood pressure checks, cholesterol screening, blood sugar tests, and body mass index (BMI) calculations to the public. On top of free health screening, they also had Health Talk, CPR Demonstration, Drugs Prevention Exhibition, Physio Consultation and Special Promotion on Heart Screening in conjunction with the Chinese New Year festivities. 

The event, in collaboration with The Malaysian Red Crescent, Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan and Praba's Physio and Stroke Rehabilitation Centre have garnered a diverse range of individuals, including families, young adults, and seniors.

“Health screening is a great way to gain awareness and understanding of your own health even if you feel perfectly well, without any symptoms or signs of illness. With early detection and proper medical guidance, diseases and health risks can be treated which result in better outcomes and lowers the risk of serious complications,” said Dr. Mohammad Shazli, Chief Operations Officer, Maaedicare Charitable Foundation. 

What illnesses can be detected through a Health Screening?

“Common conditions identified through screening include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid conditions, pre-cancerous condition, health and lifestyle changes. By providing on-the-spot assessments, attendees have gained valuable insights into their health status and take appropriate actions towards healthier lifestyles,” said Dr. Mohammad Shazli. 

Throughout the day, individuals of all ages enthusiastically participated in the various health screenings, engaging in meaningful discussions with healthcare experts about their results and receiving personalised recommendations for improving their health outcomes.

What does Maaedicare Charitable Foundation do?

Maaedicare is a medical NGO that has been making a difference for marginalised communities through the initiatives of its non-profit arms – Kidney Charity and Heart Charity and its Klinik Amal Percuma.

The Foundation’s heart diagnostic centre provides diverse cardiac treatments and a team of professional medical and non-medical staff dedicated to improving the heart health of Malaysians by providing affordable and quality cardiac treatment and vascular services.

While its dialysis centres provide assistance to underprivileged kidney patients to mitigate chronic kidney disease (CKD) through affordable and quality kidney disease treatments. Patients also enjoy medical care and expertise that includes counselling services, dietary advice, health checks and blood tests.

Apart from medical treatments, the charity also aids patient’s families and children through its outreach programs. These programmes help low-income patients and their school-age children receive financial aid and educational opportunities.

They also provide quality and basic healthcare services through their free clinics in Malaysia to underprivileged communities. Among the services offered are primary care, chronic disease management, as well as nutritional advice. A total of 16 Klinik Amal Percuma will be established in different states in Malaysia in the coming years.

Presently, two Klinik Amal Percuma have begun operations and are located at Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and in Ipoh, Perak. The free clinics are open between Mondays and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. No appointment is necessary, and patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are interested in lending a helping hand to the underprivileged, medically. You are welcome to contribute to Maaedicare’s Charitable cause here: https://www.maaedicare.org/donate/. Every single contribution counts.

For more information about Klinik Amal Percuma, please visit https://www.maaedicare.org/klinik-amal-percuma  or call Maaedicare Charitable Foundation at 03-4044 4468.

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