Madani Afiat State Level Johor Program and Mega Communal Effort to Combat Aedes 2.0 at a National Scale in SK Kampong Jawa, Segamat
26 August 2023, Saturday - SEACO proudly participated in the invitation extended by the Segamat District Health Office, adding vibrancy to the event. During the event, SEACO presented informative exhibitions outlining its operational procedures, community outreach and the findings from health-related projects it has undertaken particularly Non Communicable Diseases (NCD). Moreover, SEACO orchestrated an engaging interactive game, involving all attendees.
The honorable YB. Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, the Minister of Health Malaysia representing the Sekijang Parliament (Segamat), took center stage to officially inaugurate the Madani Afiat State Level Johor Program and the Mega Communal Effort to Combat Aedes 2.0 on a national level. Accompanying this significant occasion were esteemed figures including YB Lukanisman Bin Awang Sauni, Deputy Minister of Health; YBhg. Datuk Dr. Norhayati binti Rusli, Deputy Director General of Health, Public Health; YBrs. Dr. Hj. Mohtar bin Pungut, Health Director of Johor State; YB Tuan Ling Tian Soon, Chairman of the Johor State Health and Unity Committee; and YBrs. Mr. Mohd Masni bin Wakiman, Segamat District Officer.
This initiative marks the fourth implementation of the Madani Afiat program and aligns with the Ministry of Health Malaysia's (MOH) vision outlined in the Health White Paper 2023. The paper emphasizes a paradigm shift from mere treatment to holistic healthcare, encapsulated within the Second Pillar. Notably, the program's core feature is the "Touch Point" endeavor, uniting top MOH management, community leaders, and medical teams to conduct comprehensive health screenings, spanning door-to-door interactions. This event also serves as a platform for collaborations between the Ministry of Health, government bodies, and private entities, offering diverse services to visitors including PeKa B40, Organ Donation Registration, KOSPEN, Usahanita, Breast Cancer Support Society, COMBI Segamat, and IKRAM Malaysia.
Furthermore, the program assumes responsibility for eradicating mosquito breeding sites, particularly within stagnant water bodies. By orchestrating such a comprehensive initiative, public awareness is heightened, emphasizing the importance of maintaining local hygiene standards. Consequently, this effort contributes to the reduction of dengue fever cases and similar illnesses.
We express our gratitude to the organizers for inviting SEACO to play a role in this national-level endeavor. We eagerly anticipate fostering this close collaboration to consistently ensure the welfare of our local community.
