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 on the 14th of July 2024. 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.
About the Rotary Club of Klang Valley
The Rotary Club of Klang Valley is a part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
