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30 May 2022 – The celebration was held at Dataran Siti Khadijah, Menara Timur UMMC was officiated by the Deputy Clinical Director (Medical), Dr. Mohmmed Salleh bin Yahya with the theme is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!”

This is an annual event organized by Department of Primary Care Medicine, UMMC by the chairperson of MMM 2022, Dr Beh Hooi Chin and fully supported by the head of department Associate Professor Dr Adina Binti Abdullah and the whole team which consists of dietitians, primary care physicians, sport medicine physicians, nurses and medical students.

This celebration aims to create awareness to public and UMMC staff about the importance of screening high blood pressure and to practice healthy lifestyle such as active in doing physical activities and practise low salt diet and healthy balance diet.

The event was a success with the support from Malaysia Society of Hypertension (MSH), Malaysian Society for World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health (MyWASSH), Staff Health Clinic, UMMC, and Clinic University Malaya.

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3rd September 2022 – Department of Primary Care Medicine, University Malaya had organized a workshop with the title Vaccination Communication Workshop (VacCom) 2022: Effective Communication Strategy with Vaccine Hesitant Individuals.

Vaccine hesitancy, defined as the reluctance or refusal to receive vaccination despite the availability of vaccines, was declared by WHO as one of the threats to public health globally. Vaccine hesitancy has been a barrier in the eradication of vaccine preventable disease. Studies have shown that healthcare providers find the experience with vaccine hesitancy challenging, leaving them feeling conflicted and causing therapeutic roadblocks in providing care for the patients. Knowledge and training are important predictors affecting healthcare providers’ attitude towards vaccination. Hence, the main objective of organising this workshop is to empower healthcare workers in vaccine communication and to explore healthcare workers attitude towards vaccine hesitancy counselling.

We have invited few speakers to deliver the lecture for the workshop, such as Dr Sakinah Sulong, Dr Suhazeli Abdullah, Dr Amirul Amzar, A/P Dr Haireen and Prof Sajar Othman.

The event ends successfully, and we hope to organise it in the near future via virtual or face to face in order to engage and empower more health care providers in vaccination communication.

Date: 25th July 2023

We are thrilled to announce the successful culmination of the “May Measurement Month” Celebration at the Plaza Pusat Perubatan University Malaya, which was graciously officiated by the Director of University Malaya Medical Centre, Prof Dr Nazirah Binti Hassan. With this year””s theme, “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!”, the event was organized by the dedicated team of the Department of Primary Care Medicine, University Malaya Medical Centre, led by Dr Chew Bee Na, the Chairperson of MMM 2023.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the head of the department, Associate Professor Dr. Adina Binti Abdullah, for her unwavering support, along with the collective efforts of primary care physicians, sports medicine physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, nurses, and medical students who contributed to the event””s success.

The primary objective of this event was to raise awareness among the public and University Malaya Medical Centre staff about the significance of screening for high blood pressure and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Emphasizing the importance of regular physical activities and promoting low-salt and balanced diets, we aimed to empower individuals to take charge of their health and well-being.

We are immensely grateful for the generous support of the Malaysia Society of Hypertension (MSH), and the Malaysian Society for World Action on Salt, Sugar, and Health (MyWASSH), which played an integral role in making this event a resounding success.

Through collaborative efforts and community engagement, we believe that events like these can significantly impact public health and contribute to a healthier and happier society. Together, we look forward to a future filled with proactive health initiatives and improved well-being for all.Let us continue to advocate for healthy living and regular health screenings to create a lasting positive impact on individuals and the community at large.

Thank you once again to everyone involved in making this event a memorable and impactful one.