Play part to combat rise of dengue, health experts tell public

PETALING JAYA: A continuous hot and warm season would give rise to dengue cases as it is the perfect condition for mosquito-breeding, warn health experts.

Dr Muhamad Hazizi Muhamad Hasani, who is the Malaysian Integrated Medical Professionals Association (Mimpa) operations director, said there were several factors that contributed to the rise of dengue.

He said a prolonged hot season, coupled with a few rainy days, allowed more mosquitoes to breed at stagnant water areas.

“With such conditions, they can breed and become more active. They can even fly twice further,” he said yesterday.

He said cooperation from the public was ­needed to combat the rise of dengue as the authorities embarked on several efforts to contain its spread.  Read more .....

Read: Don't wait until it's a case of once bitten twice shy

Health Talk - 'Falls in Older People'

A free health talk titled 'Falls in Older People' with free blood sampling and health screening was organized by the RA SS20 Central together with The Ageing and Age-Associated Disorders Research Group from University Malaya at SMK Damansara Utama, PJ on Saturday, 4 July 2015. 

The talk was presented by Associate Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin, Geriatrician, UMMC. 

Health screening included tests on lung & memory, gait & balance, blood pressure and BMI.

About 130 people turned up to listen to the talk and took part in the health screening.

Invited guests present were YB Yeo Bee Yin (ADUN DU), Puan Zulaika bt Abdul Rahman (Pengetua SMK DU), Puan Eileen Thong (RT SS20 Chairman), Mr CT Chung (RA North Zone Treasurer) and Puan Noor (RA South Zone Chairman).

 

Free health talk and screening

The Ageing & Age-Associated Disorders Research Group of Universiti Malaya, together with the Residents Association SS20 Central Zone, are inviting all senior residents and their families in SS20 Petaling Jaya to a free talk and health screening event.

Assoc Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin of UMMC is the special guest who will give the talk on “Falls in Older People”.

Free health screenings for weight and height, blood pressure, gait and balance, lung capacity and memory tests will be available.

This collaboration between Universiti Malaya and Residents Association SS20 Central Zone is part of the association’s activities under it’s campaign, “Lifetime of Health and Wellness”.  READ MORE .....

Ministry studies papaya leaves to treat dengue

A popular home remedy for dengue fever has received partial government endorsement, with the Health Ministry conducting research into the effect of papaya leaves to treat dengue fever.

Deputy Health Minister Dr Hilmi Yahaya said initial research showed that papaya leaf extract could raise the level of platelets in dengue fever victims faster.

“Taking a juice drink of the product based on papaya leaves as an alternative treatment for dengue fever is believed to be able to expedite recovery for dengue patients.

The ministry was now conducting a study to produce the extract in capsule form to widen alternative treatment methods for dengue patients, he told reporters.

He said the ministry would also cooperate with the Federal Land Development Authority to plant papaya trees for a regular supply of papaya leaves.

“The papaya crop will be used to produce juice or capsules from the extract for the treatment of dengue patients,” he said.

- BERNAMA

Shoe thief on the prowl

Do not leave your expensive shoes outside the house. There is a fair skin foreign young man in jogging outfit going round stealing shoes in the early hours of the morning. 

'Falls in Older People'

Free Health Talk and Health Screening organized by RA SS20 Central in collaboration with University Malaya.

Date: 4 July 2015 (Saturday)

7:30 am–9:00am: Blood Sampling (Limited to the first 30 people only, aged   55 years and above)

9:30 am–10:15am: Talk on “Falls in Older People”, by Assoc Prof. Dr. Tan Maw Pin 

11:00am–1:00pm:  Health Screening

Venue: Dewan Sri Budiman, Sek Menengah Kebangsaan, Damansara Utama, Jalan SS20/21, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya

NOTES: 

1) Please fast for at least 8 hours if you want to participate in the "Blood Sampling". Also, bring your "normal" medications for record by the organizers.

2) Participants of the MELoR health programme are not eligible for the Blood Sampling (You have/will have a special blood sampling programme by MELoR)

3) Please immediately register yourself at the "Blood Sampling" counter as soon as you arrive at the Dewan. Blood sampling is ONLY limited to 30 eligible persons, first come first serve.

Selangor SPCA seeks neuter plan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be approaching the state government with a more concrete plan on trap-neuter-release-manage programme soon.

Its president Christine Chin said the society had prepared a working paper on the matter and hope to present it to the state authorities soon.

She said Selangor Mentri Besar Azmin Ali was quite receptive to the idea when he was approached earlier in the year.  Read more....

Recognition of work well done

After the outbreak of a few dengue cases in the SS20 neighbourhood, the Environmental Committee of the RA SS20 Central organized a dengue round 2 months ago to create awareness among the residents and also to identify the potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Following that, the committee made a request to MBPJ to clean up the Central Zone.

With the help from the Solid Waste Management & Public Sanitary Dept as well as the City Landscape & Greenery Dept from MBPJ, trees and bushes were trimmed, drains were unclogged and cleaned.

On Saturday, 13 June, the RA SS20 Central organized an appreciation lunch for the MBPJ contract workers who worked diligently to help keep our area clean and free from dengue. 

We would also like to remind residents to check their homes and surrounding areas regularly to ensure that there is no stagnant water.