TATAU: Residents of Tatau and Kakus districts are advised to undergo a health screening at least once a year to reduce the risk of non-communicable and other chronic diseases.
Minister in the Sarawak Chief Minister’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said this is important as our health status is greatly influenced by our diet and current lifestyle.
“We should undergo health screenings at least once a year so that diseases can be detected and treated at an early stage,” he said during the launch of the Tuberculosis and Health Screening Programme with the Community at Rumah Jelembai, Sungai Sap, Tatau, yesterday.
Sikie, who is also the Kakus assemblyman, emphasised that maintaining good health is crucial among the community.
Therefore, he said, the public should undergo health screenings at nearby health clinics.
However, he acknowledged that there is still a lack of awareness about the importance of health screenings among the population in rural and longhouse areas.
At the same time, Sikie welcomed the holding of the programme, which he said could provide some exposure to the community on tuberculosis.
According to him, as many as 47 cases of tuberculosis have been recorded in the Tatau district so far.
About 500 people attended the event organised by the Tatau Cluster Advisory Panel (Tatau Health Clinic, Sangan, Kakus, and Nanga Tau).
In addition to tuberculosis screening, cholesterol screening, blood donation campaign, health screenings, health talks, colouring, blowpipe shooting, fishing, lucky draw, and others were also held.
During the event, Sikie also announced a minor rural project grant (MRP) of RM14,000 to the Village Development and Safety Committee (JKKK) of Rumah Jelembai, Sungai Sap, Tatau.
