By Nancy Nais
KUCHING, July 10: In ongoing efforts to promote preventive healthcare, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) together with Borneo Medical Centre (BMC) will organise a free Community Health Screening Programme on Sunday (July 12).
Speaking ahead of the event, MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the programme is open to the public and will be held from 8am to 12noon at Bintawa Heng Ann Thian Miau Temple, where participants will receive free blood glucose testing, blood pressure checks, and Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments.
To encourage public participation, the first 400 participants who register and complete the health screening will each receive a complimentary 5kg bag of rice, sponsored by the Federation of Buddhist Association of Sarawak and Tay Motor.
“Good health is one of our greatest assets. Many illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, often develop silently without obvious symptoms. By the time they are detected, complications may already have occurred.
“Regular health screening enables early intervention and timely medical treatment, and healthier lifestyle choices can lead to prevention, which remains far better than cure,” he said during a press conference at MBKS here today.
He added that MBKS and BMC have conducted similar community health screening programmes at Kuching South City Hall and Kenyalang Community Market, both of which received encouraging public responses.
Building on that success, Wee said both parties intend to continue expanding the programme to more neighbourhoods, making accessible healthcare available to more residents across Kuching South.
“I also express my appreciation to BMC for its continued partnership under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, as well as to the Federation of Buddhist Association of Sarawak, Tay Motor, and Bintawa Heng Ann Thian Miau Temple for their generous sponsorship and support,” he said
Wee also called on residents, particularly those living in Bintawa and surrounding areas, to seize the opportunity to check their health status and encourage family members, friends and neighbours to do the same in building a healthier and more resilient community. — DayakDaily
