Kampung Sungai Mahang, Nilai – a team composed of 1 Medical Doctor, 1
Dentist, 1 RN, 2 Nutritionists, 1 Dental Nurse, 2 Dental Assistants, 2
Student nurses, 1 medical student and 10 volunteers drove to Nilai on
Saturday afternoon for an overnight Medical & Dental outreach for the
Orang Asli there.
The team was met by jubilant villagers headed by ‘Tok Batin – the
village head and the matriarch of the community, Macik (Aunty) Kanna
and her ever helpful son-in-law, Pak Cik (Uncle) Panjang. The quiet
and clean village was situated up above the mountain of Nilai,
overlooking the city. It has the most beautiful waterfall with small
fishes and little prawns to nibble your toes as you take a dip in the
icy and vivid water.
The event kicked off at 5pm with a hygiene health talk and cooking
demo conducted by Ms Florence Devany, a Dental Nurse and Klang-ACC
Health leader. It was followed by giving away of soap, toys and
clothes for the villagers as well as sampling of healthy food such as
savoury oatmeal and green salads.
At 8pm the Medical and Dental outreach was declared open and a throng
of villagers came to avail all the free services. At 10pm, the team
had to take a rest to get ready for another session in the morning.
It was a good feeling to wake up in the crowing of the cock, the fresh
air and the sound of the waterfall. The team, together with the Orang
Asli children decided to hike and take a dip at the nearby waterfall –
to the shrill delight of everyone. There was a good camaraderie
between the team and the kids as everyone was on a jovial spirit.
Overall, the Dental team served 60 patients while the Medical team saw
and gave away medications to 40 patients. It was difficult to say
goodbye, but we did with an assurance to be back and conduct some
simple activities to foster the healthy lifestyle message.
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The village is up the mountain of Sungai Mahang in Nilai |
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The Dental Team in Action! |
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Volunteers preparing the give-aways
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The Medical Team
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Florence and Rose teaching the Mothers how to cook healthy food |
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Orang Alsi kids showing their free toys |
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Frolicking with the local orang asli kids |
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Posing with the kids wearing their new clothes |
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The Volunteers posing with the village leaders (L-R) Pak Cik
Panjang, ‘Tok Batin & Mak Cik Kanna |
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