SIBU: Brooke Drive Neighbourhood Committee under the Ministry of National Unity in collaboration with Social Concern Committee of Logos Methodist Church will hold free health screening at the latter’s premises in Jalan Tong Sang from 8am to 11.30am on Thursday (June 29).
Brooke Drive Neighbourhood Committee chairlady Melinda Wong Kwong Hung said, the event is open to the public.
The health screening will include pap smear and high risk human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA, blood sugar, BMI (Body Mass Index), blood pressure, dental, ear, and registration for mammogram appointments.
For those going for blood sugar test, she advised them to fast 10 hours beforehand but can drink plain water.
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) and Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS) will put up counters at the event.
“Medical doctors, dentists, pharmacists, audiologist, medical assistants and government officials will be present to cater to the required service of the attendants.
Wong advised those interested to bring along their identity card (IC), adding, “Together we strive towards a healthy society and a strong nation!”.
