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MERCY Malaysia Continues With Sabah Islands Project |
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Wednesday, 21 June 2006 |
MERCY Malaysia travels to the islands of Sabah to reach remote communities, isolated from basic medical facilities.
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On 13 June 2006, MERCY Malaysia resumes its Sabah Islands Project which began in 2004.
A 13 member team, consisting of 9 medical and 4 non-medical personnel were deployed to Pulau Balambangan and Pulau Mantanani Besar, Sabah for a total of three (3) days.
MERCY Malaysia offered medical care and attention as part of its Community Health Programme to Kampung Pasir Puteh and Kampung Selamat, Pulau Balambangan and Kampung Nelayan, Pulau Mantanani Besar.
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Among the cases treated were ringworm infestation, arthritis, malnutrition, scabies, asthma, skin infection, scurvy and dysentery. One case of tuberculosis were reported and referred to Kota Belud Medical Centre for further treatment.
The Sabah Islands Project for June 2006 reached 500 people in Pulau Mantanani Besar and Pulau Balambangan.
Sabah Islands Project
Mission 2: 13 June 2006
1. Adrian J Lok Shui Fen, MERCY Malaysia’s Sabah Chapter volunteer
2. Ernie Rizah Zainal Abidin, MERCY Malaysia’s VMD Assistant
3. Dr Mohd Azuan Ayub, Medical Officer
4. Dr Angeline Madatang, Medical Officer
5. Dr Loo Kwong Sheng, Medical Officer
6. Dr Lee Ting Sin, Medical Officer
7. Dr Arunadevi, Dentist
8. Dr Lynora Majawit, Dentist
9. Hanice Chin, Nurse
10. Norazimi Timpai, Medical Adviser
11. Sainy B Kapala @ Tony, Dental Assistant
12. Chow Kai Wai@ Karen, Medical Assistant
13. Lucy Chin Nyuk Len, Logistician
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