Segamat parish hosts medical camp
The grounds of the Church of St Philip buzzed with activity on October 13 as parishioners and members of the Segamat community took part in a ‘Medical Camp’ organised by the Parish Office of Human Development (POHD).
Oct 26, 2024
By Richard Joseph
The grounds of the Church of St Philip buzzed with activity on October 13 as parishioners and members of the Segamat community took part in a ‘Medical Camp’ organised by the Parish Office of Human Development (POHD).
Led by POHD Chairman James Paul Raj and Louis Vincent from the Post Centennial Celebration Committee, the event brought together a team of medical professionals from the Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia Segamat District, who provided free health screenings and dental check-ups for the parishioners and local residents. The comprehensive health services included general screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, and lung function, as well as specialised checks for women, such as PAP smears, breast examinations, and consultations on related health issues.
In conjunction with the medical camp, a successful blood donation drive was held, where staff from the Blood Transfusion Department screened and collected donations. Approximately 70 individuals registered to donate blood, including members of the Armed Forces from the Syed Sirajuddin Army Camp in Gemas, police personnel from the Segamat Police District Headquarters, and teachers from Canossian Convent School, many accompanied by their spouses. Notably, participation also included members of non-Catholic churches, and it was heartwarming to see some individuals from the Malay Muslim community of Segamat willing to enter the church grounds to donate blood and undergo health screenings.
St Philip’s assistant parish priest, Fr Adrian Francis registered as a blood donor as well.
Parish priest Fr Paul Wong expressed his delight at the success of the Medical Camp and thanked the Post Centennial Celebration Committee and POHD for their hard work. This event is part of the lead-up to the closing of St Philip’s Centennial Celebration, scheduled for May 3, 2025.
The organisers extend their gratitude to all who participated, with special thanks to the Commandant of the Syed Sirajuddin Army Camp, the Headmistress of Canossian Convent Segamat, and the Officer in Charge of Segamat Police District Headquarters for encouraging their personnel to join this initiative.
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