Health Update: Hundreds turn up for free health screenings at Wanita MCA Wellness Campaign – What Experts Say

KUALA LUMPUR: Hundreds of people turned up for free health screenings and medical check-ups at a community wellness campaign held at Dewan San Choon and organised by Wanita MCA, which ran from 9am to 4pm on Saturday (Mar 14).

The Health Family Day offered a wide range of health services to encourage early detection and preventive care.

Wanita MCA chief Datuk Wong You Fong said health is the most fundamental foundation of women’s development, alongside careers and family responsibilities.

“By the time health problems arise, the best window for prevention may have already passed.”

“That is why we always emphasise a simple principle: prevention is better than cure,” she said in her speech.

Organising committee chairperson Datuk Dr Pamela Yong said health is not something that should only come to mind when one is unwell, but something that must be protected daily.

“It is encouraging to see growing awareness among Malaysians of the importance of health screenings.

“More people now understand that prevention and early detection can truly save lives,” she said.

Members of the public queued at various booths to undergo basic health checks, including blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol tests.

Screenings for cervical cancer, breast examinations, colorectal cancer and prostate health were also provided, along with dental examinations, oral cancer checks, and eye and cataract screenings.

Among those who attended was Ganesh Chandramohan, 35, an IT consultant, who said he decided to take part in the screenings while waiting for his wife, who was working at one of the booths.

“I came to this event because my wife is a consultant at one of the booths, so I decided to take part in the screenings while waiting,” he said.

Ganesh said he was particularly impressed by an artificial intelligence (AI) health assessment available at the event.

“It basically scanned me and pointed out some of my health issues, including some that I already knew about.

“I’m going to try to go for as many screenings as I can while I’m here,” he said.

Another visitor, Lim Wei Jian, 42, a sales manager, said events like this make health checks more accessible to the public.

“Usually we are too busy to go to the clinic for a full check-up, so having many screenings in one place makes it very convenient,” he said, adding that he planned to encourage his family members to undergo health checks as well.

Nur Aisyah Rahman, 33, a teacher, said she came with her mother to learn more about preventive healthcare.

“Sometimes we only go for a check-up when we feel unwell, but this event reminds us that early detection is very important,” she said.