HEALTH SCREENING - KAMPUNG ASAP, JALONG TINGGI

Villagers waiting

The 3 Musketeers discussing on .... What!

I have regular programme with the 'orang asli' in Jalong Tinggi since 2001. At least 4 programmes annually. On 22 March, 2009 (Sunday), a health screening programme was held in Kampung Asap with the Pfizer Care-A-Van project. This is the second project done in Jalong Tinggi. The first project was in 2001 with the cooperation of LIONS Club of Ipoh Bougainvillea City and Pfizer Care-A-Van which was held in Kampung Kenang. This the my 3rd project with Pfizer Care-a-Van. The 1st in Kampung Kenang followed by a project in Rimba Panjang New Village a week after Kampung Kenang.

Villagers were attended

Checking lice

Saidi, the dewormer

The programme started at 10:00 a.m. Upon arrival at about 9:20 a.m.; before the team can do any preparation, the villagers from Kampung Asap, Kampung Landap, Kampung Kelah, Kampung Awal and Kampung Hektar were waiting. About 100 'orang asli' registered for screening. Most of the teenagers feel shy and some elderly have more conficence on the traditional herbs medication. The batins (viallage headman) and villagers were informed that it is a health screening programme. I am glad that Mat Seri bin Pandak, a KSK committee member was there to help us in translating. Other volunteers are Taufik, Khairul, Saidi and Taufik's wife. Few other members promised to help but did not turned up.

Khairul, the blood tester

The villagers waiting to be screen

Vitamins and deworming were given to the kids. BMI, cholesterol, sugar level and blood pressure test was carried out. People with negative result were counselled. Participants were taught on cleanliness and health awareness. As the screening shown that most of the villages have high blood pressure and kids are lack of iodine, an awareness campaign will be organise soon!

The programme ended at about 12:30 pm.