Health Awareness Seminar : Brief Report

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Wednesday, 10 March 2010

A brief report and some pictures on the Health Awareness Seminar conducted by Bro. Dr. Hitendra K. Doshi at the Tangkak Indian Association, Tangkak, on 07-03-2010. ___________________________________________________________ Bro. Dr. Hitendra conducted a very inspiring talk in Bahasa Malaysia at the above seminar to a crowd of about 60 people. His genuine concern for people to become aware and take good care of their own health was very much felt throughout his talk. He stressed strongly on how prevention must overtake cure and educated the people on how to  prevent  three of the killer diseases which was, diabetes, hypertension and the management of high cholesterol. He described to them the serious consequences of these illnesses if left unchecked. He made graphic power-point presentations of patients whose limbs and eyesight suffered the consequences of diabetes and this definitely had an impact on the audience. He also highlighted on the sufferings of patients who were on dialysis and also of those who had suffered stroke and heart diseases. He then made power-point presentations of patients giving their own testimonies. This gave the  audience a ‘first-hand account’ of the sad and serious consequences that could similarly befall them if they do not motivate themselves to seek medical checkups soon. Dr. Hitendra concluded his talk by telling the people the importance of spirituality to our health and of how the practice of good human values has an effect in helping us lead a healthier life. There was a short Question & Answer session and the seminar ended at around 12:15 p.m. Light refreshment was served. Jai Sai Ram. Report by Sis. Boo 7th. March 2010