9 September 2025
TB Awareness & Screening Programme By MAPTB Perak
A joint-venture programme organized by Malaysian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis (MAPTB) Perak (Kuala Kangsar District) and Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Kuala Kangsar was held on 9th September 2025, Tuesday at the Orang Asli One Stop Centre (OAOSC) Kg. Bawong, Sungai Siput, Perak. The target group was the Orang Asli community of Kampung Bawong, Sungai Siput.
The Opening Ceremony began with welcoming and appreciation remarks by Dr. Zarirah Adzni binti Mokhtar, Specialist doctor in charge of Public Health, PKD Kuala Kangsar, followed by a speech by Mr. Kumaravadivelan A/L Kannan, PPT, SBStJ, Chairman of Malaysian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis (MAPTB) Perak.
The objective was to raise greater awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and to promote early detection within the community.
The programme offered TB screening and medical examinations, including counselling sessions on TB symptoms, risk factors, prevention, treatment and follow-up. A mobile X-ray van was set up on-site to facilitate lung screening among community members.
Fun activities were organized to enliven the event and attract community participation, several activities were organized, such as Colouring Contest for Orang Asli children. Lucky Draw with exciting prizes were being sponsored by the Malaysian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis (MAPTB) Perak.
The outreach programme achieved a very good response from the Orang Asli community, especially among women and other at-risk groups.