Why Long Pasia folks are wary of medicines

Health & Fitness
15 Jan 2025 • 9:40 AM MYT
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By: Lorena Binisol

Long Pasia: A group of 70 volunteers, including 13 doctors, discovered a lack of awareness among villagers regarding common health conditions such as high blood pressure, here.

This if left unaddressed, could lead to serious complications like strokes.

AdvertisementDr Erle Henry from QE Hospital led the group as part of the Merdeka celebration programme, “Sentuhan Kasih Merdeka.”

“We had 13 doctors, 1 medical assistant, 3 nurses, 1 lab technologist, 3 pharmacists, and the rest were volunteers and drivers.

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