Some 100 members of the Bandar Seri Begawan Indian Association (BSBIA) participated in a health camp at the Youth Centre in the capital yesterday.
The camp, the third of its kind, and inaugurated after COVID-19, is part of BSBIA’s annual calendar, where Indian community members can register for a basic health check-up, including blood pressure, sugar, body mass index and health consultation.
Dato Seri Laila Jasa Dr Maliakel John Alexander delivered a presentation on gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) or indigestion and dyspepsia, while Dato Seri Laila Jasa Dr Babu Sukumaran delivered a presentation on cancer awareness.
The event was organised under the chairmanship of BSBIA committee member Lal Mohamed and its co-ordinators Dr Dharmarai and Thomas Lype, guided by president Murugesan, vice president Sujaya Kamat and general secretary Bharathidasan.
The camp aimed to enhance awareness and educate people on healthcare. – Rokiah Mahmud
