Monday, March 26, 2007

Orang Asli receive medical checks

Free medical checks and advice
Monday March 26, 2007

SOME 350 orang asli of the Batu 10 Jalan Cameron Highlands settlement received free medical checks and advice during a recent health camp.

The health camp was jointly organised by the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Ipoh Hospital, Tapah MCA branch, Lions Club of Tapah Central and the Obstetrical and Gynaecology (O&G) Society of Malaysia.

A total of 17 doctors and 29 medical assistants from the Ipoh Hospital rendered their services at the camp.

Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk S.Veerasingam launched the camp. Also present was Perak MCA Youth secretary Ho You Meng.

Veerasingam said the government was doing its best to help fulfil the social needs of the orang asli community. -- The Star.


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