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Borneo Post
15-06-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Rep: Outreach programmes help bridge healthcare gap for vulnerable communities
Yap visits the Kuching Autistic Association booth at the Medical Camp while accompanied by Manjeet (third right). KUCHING (June 16): Medical outreach programmes play a key role in improving healthcare access for vulnerable and underserved communities, said Wilfred Yap. The Kota Sentosa assemblyman said such initiatives helped bridge the gap for low-income families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and those living in urban and rural areas with limited access to healthcare. 'The Sarawak government is committed to supporting public health initiatives like this Medical Camp 2025 organised by Pertubuhan PerkembanganInsan Sarawak (PPIS) and Lions Club Kuching Unity. 'We believe in promoting health awareness at the grassroots level, and we welcome collaborations between non-governmental organisations, private partners, and government agencies to ensure no one is left behind,' he said when officiating the event at CityONE Megamall here today. Touted as the largest healthcare outreach event ever held in Kuching, Medical Camp 2025 is expected to draw between 600 and 1,000 walk-in visitors seeking free services ranging from general health screenings and dental care to mental health support, nutrition consultations, and even alternative and traditional therapies. Yap said this initiative was more than just a gathering as it also serves as a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved when community, compassion, and care come together. 'The services offered today reflect true inclusivity. Everyone, regardless of background or status, deserves the right to quality care. 'By bringing free medical services directly to the people, especially those who face challenges accessing healthcare, this camp is a vital step toward more equitable and inclusive health coverage,' he said. He also lauded the event's holistic approach to well-being. Yap (second left) presents a certificate of appreciation to a representative from the Malaysia Red Crescent Sarawak Chapter while witnessed by Manjeet (left). 'From the stop-smoking clinic and cancer and autism awareness booths to Traditional Chinese Medicine, and support for mental health and learning differences like dyslexia, this event goes beyond treating illness. 'It promotes total wellness — physical, emotional, social, and even spiritual,' he said. Meanwhile, PPIS president and event organising chairperson Manjeet Kaur Sidhu said the event gathered over 40 participating partners and organisations including hospitals, pharmacies, welfare agencies, educational institutions and social enterprises, all dedicated to offering free, inclusive and accessible health services to the community. 'Our mission is to uplift lives and provide access to basic healthcare services particularly those who are often left out of the healthcare system. 'With the support of our partners and sponsors, we are not just saving lives; we are building a healthier, better-informed, and more compassionate Sarawak,' she said. community healthcare outreach programmes Wilfred Yap
Borneo Post
15-06-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Outreach programmes help bridge healthcare gap for vulnerable communities — Rep
Yap visits the Kuching Autistic Association booth at the Medical Camp while accompanied by Manjeet (third right). KUCHING (June 16): Medical outreach programmes play a key role in improving healthcare access for vulnerable and underserved communities, said Wilfred Yap. The Kota Sentosa assemblyman said such initiatives helped bridge the gap for low-income families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and those living in urban and rural areas with limited access to healthcare. 'The Sarawak government is committed to supporting public health initiatives like this Medical Camp 2025 organised by Pertubuhan PerkembanganInsan Sarawak (PPIS) and Lions Club Kuching Unity. 'We believe in promoting health awareness at the grassroots level, and we welcome collaborations between non-governmental organisations, private partners, and government agencies to ensure no one is left behind,' he said when officiating the event at CityONE Megamall here today. Touted as the largest healthcare outreach event ever held in Kuching, Medical Camp 2025 is expected to draw between 600 and 1,000 walk-in visitors seeking free services ranging from general health screenings and dental care to mental health support, nutrition consultations, and even alternative and traditional therapies. Yap said this initiative was more than just a gathering as it also serves as a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved when community, compassion, and care come together. 'The services offered today reflect true inclusivity. Everyone, regardless of background or status, deserves the right to quality care. 'By bringing free medical services directly to the people, especially those who face challenges accessing healthcare, this camp is a vital step toward more equitable and inclusive health coverage,' he said. He also lauded the event's holistic approach to well-being. Yap (second left) presents a certificate of appreciation to a representative from the Malaysia Red Crescent Sarawak Chapter while witnessed by Manjeet (left). 'From the stop-smoking clinic and cancer and autism awareness booths to Traditional Chinese Medicine, and support for mental health and learning differences like dyslexia, this event goes beyond treating illness. 'It promotes total wellness — physical, emotional, social, and even spiritual,' he said. Meanwhile, PPIS president and event organising chairperson Manjeet Kaur Sidhu said the event gathered over 40 participating partners and organisations including hospitals, pharmacies, welfare agencies, educational institutions and social enterprises, all dedicated to offering free, inclusive and accessible health services to the community. 'Our mission is to uplift lives and provide access to basic healthcare services particularly those who are often left out of the healthcare system. 'With the support of our partners and sponsors, we are not just saving lives; we are building a healthier, better-informed, and more compassionate Sarawak,' she said. community healthcare outreach programmes Wilfred Yap
