Rotary Club of Klang Valley Conducts Free Multidisciplinary Health Screening: Non-communicable diseases can be a silent threat

The Rotary Club of Klang Valley (RCKV) in association with  the Malaysian Medical Association, Selangor branch drew more than 300  participants to a Free Medical Screening Camp held at Sekolah Jenis  Kebangsaan Tamil, Taman PJS, Petaling Jaya. This medical camp is a pivotal  initiative to benefit the B40 needy and urban poor multiracial community in the  surrounding locality of PJS 1, Petaling Jaya. 

“This is RCKV’s second comprehensive community medical camp organised  in a large scale providing high-quality care and medical services. The camp  will help to identify non-communicable diseases at an early stage and the  doctors at site will also provide free consultation on healthy lifestyle practices.  

“With early detection of a disease, treatment can start early too. Conscious  choices of prioritising one’s own health is essential. We are grateful to all our  healthcare partners for their kind support in serving humanity,” said Shanthi  Thiruchelvam, President of RCKV.  

The event was organised in collaboration with Malaysian Medical Association,  Selangor Branch. Participating organisations were the Nutrition Society of  Malaysia, National Cancer Society Malaysia, Care Clincs, Siva Santa (Temple  of Fine Arts), Triangles Psychiatry & Psychology Support, Rotary Action  Group for Mental Health Initiatives, International Medical College Student  Nurses, Best Hearing Centre, Sri Hartamas Eyewear, St Johns Ambulance,  Hospital Pakar Skudai, Rotaract Club of Klang Valley, Interact Club of Regent  International School, Backyard, Regent International School, Gardenia  Bakeries, Fast Aid, Multiple Sclerosis Society Malaysia & Zurich Insurance. 

The event featured more than 170 volunteers, which included Doctors – General & Specialists, Dentists, Psychologists, Counsellors, Coach,  Paramedics, Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors. The volunteers were  provided with Certificates, breakfast and lunch.  

The Rotary Club of Klang Valley is honoured to have District Governor Arvind  U Gopi Kumar as the Guest of Honor for this event. His presence underscores  the importance of the medical camp and Rotary’s commitment to serving the  community.  

“The primary aim of the humanitarian camp is to create health awareness,  whilst providing screening for non-communicable diseases within the lower  income strata, offer doctor and dental consultation and treatment for common  conditions.  

National Cancer Society Malaysia helped screen for multiple cancers  including clinical breast examination, Hepatitis B and C test, PSA test for  Prostate Cancer, Stool for Occult Blood – screen for Colorectal Cancer,  Smokelyser for smokers -assessing risk of lung cancers and HPV vaccination  for girls between 9 to 30 years of age to prevent Cancer of Cervix,” said Past  Assistant Governor and Organising Chair Dr Raj Kumar of RCKV.

Patients who needed further investigations and regular follow up and treatment were  provided referral letters to Health Facilities as access to healthcare can be a challenge  for the disadvantaged societies. 

The medical camp also included screening for diabetes, blood pressure,  hypertension, dental health, optometry, audiometry & video otoscopy,  anthropometric, body fat measurements and mental health assessments.  

Free medicines for common health conditions, prescription spectacles for students,  reading glasses for adults and goody bags were given.  

The Rotary Club of Klang Valley hopes that the significant medical camp will  encourage and empower the community to prioritise their physical health and mental  well-being. 

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