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SOME 300 people attended the “Care and Share – Health Services for the Needy” on Saturday to take advantage of the free medical tests provided at the event.
Most of those who attended were from the disabled community, underprivileged children and senior citizens.
The event, held at the KDU College in Petaling Jaya, was organised by several NGOs including the Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled, Rumah Hope and the Welfare and Social Development Council of Petaling Jaya Northern District.
Free services offered included medical tests such as blood and eye tests, ECGs, blood pressure examinations, acupuncture treatment and even haircuts.
A nurse checking a visitor’s blood pressure.
The event is the second to be organised by the council and it was aimed at creating a caring society in the northern district of Petaling Jaya.
Other than free medical tests, a booth was set up by the Welfare Department of Petaling Jaya to provide information for the disabled community on how to obtain assistance from the department.
In her speech at the opening ceremony, Women, Family and Community Development Ministry parliamentary secretary Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun said the disabled must take care of their health and prevent themselves from falling ill.
Organising committee chairman Sia Siew Chin said the “weaker” group needed to work hard for a living and had no time to learn about taking care of their own health to prevent illnesses.
“Today's event has given them the chance to understand their health and to take early preventive measures,” she said, adding that the continuous support from the public was vital to help the less privileged.
Other sponsors for the event included KDU College, England Optical Group, Princess Shoes and Bags, Ming Unisex Hair and Beauty Salon, BLS Production, BP Clinical Lab and Idea House Corporation.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/1/13/central/13062025&sec=central
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