By Sheeda Fathil
SHAH ALAM, Feb 2 — The state government's free health screening programme Selangor Saring will be continued this year starting in mid-February, said state executive councillor for public health Jamaliah Jamaluddin.
It will visit all 56 state constituencies in stages, although the first location of the programme has not been finalised.
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State executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin speaks during an interview with Media Selangor at her office in the State Secretariat Building, Shah Alam, on November 6, 2023. — Picture by NUR ADIBAH AHMAD IZAM/SELANGORKINI[/caption]
Selangor Saring's approach this year slightly differs from the previous iterations so as to ensure all residents can benefit.
"This year, we want to use the tagline for this programme, that prevention is the best cure, to ensure more people know about the importance of maintaining health.
"The screening programmeis also more extensive, including cancer screenings, dental and ear examinations, mammograms for women, and eye screenings," she said when contacted yesterday.
During the tabling of the 2024 Selangor Budget on November 10 last year, Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said RM3.2 million will be allocated to continue Selangor Saring.
It was first introduced to help residents detect diseases early on, by targeting individuals with a history of hereditary ailments, obesity, or those leading unhealthy lifestyles.
Selangor Saring is one of the six initiatives introduced by the state administration specifically for its residents, ranging from free health screenings to financial assistance and funding.
