HAWANA 2025: IJN Stresses Importance Of Early Heart Disease Detection
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The National Heart Institute (IJN)'s participation in the HAWANA 2025 celebration at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur aims to raise awareness on the importance of early heart disease detection, particularly among media practitioners.
IJN Corporate Social Responsibility coordinator, Nur Fatiha Azureen Roslan, said the collaboration with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) is a gesture of appreciation for the media's vital role in disseminating health information to the public.
'This initiative serves as a platform for IJN to directly engage with media professionals, raising awareness of heart health and encouraging them to be advocates for health education within their communities.
'Our key message is the importance of early detection. Heart attacks can strike without warning, even while on duty. Early screening can save lives and help prevent serious complications,' she told Bernama at the IJN booth today.
IJN offered free basic health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol checks, along with initial consultations with medical officers at the booth.
'We also shared information with visitors about our cardiac care services, including preventive measures, early warning signs of heart attacks and the importance of regular check-ups,' said Nur Fatiha Azureen.
As part of efforts to promote early detection, she said IJN is offering special discounts of between 15 and 30 percent on five heart screening packages at the IJN Wellness Centre.
The discounted packages are: Basic Heart Screening (RM500 → RM350, 30 pct off); Essential Heart Screening (RM900 → RM765, 15 pct off); Heart Scan Screening (RM2,500 → RM2,000, 20 pct off); Premier Heart Screening (RM2,200 → RM1,760, 20 pct off) and Presidential Heart Screening (RM4,088 → RM3,270.40, 25 pct off)
She added that IJN now offers a wide range of advanced cardiology treatments and facilities, including a 24-hour Heart Attack Centre and specialised expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery and paediatric heart care.
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