Deputy Health Minister urges schools to support Young Doctor’s Club

Lukanisman (centre row, clad in black attire) poses for a group photo with pupils of SK Temenggong Datuk Muip, Miri on Tuesday (July 16, 2024) during the programme. More than 1,000 pupils attended the programme.

By Tedong Rantayy

MIRI, July 16: Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, has called on schools to create space and opportunities for members of the Young Doctor’s Club to conduct health education activities.

These activities could take place during school assemblies, before classes start in the morning, during recess, or during foster classes.

As of June 2024, there are 223 primary schools and 85 secondary schools in Sarawak that have established the Young Doctor’s Club as a co-curricular activity.

These clubs involve 1,202 primary school students and 147 secondary school students who have been appointed and trained as members.

Speaking at the ‘Meet & Greet HePiLI with Didi & Friends’ event at Sekolah Kebangsaan Temenggong Datuk Muip, Miri today, Lukanisman highlighted that this includes 46 primary schools and 16 secondary schools in Miri.

Additionally, 213 preschools, 507 Community Development Department (KEMAS) kindergartens, and 64 Tabika Perpaduan Kindergartens have implemented the Young Doctor’s Club programme in Sarawak.

During the event, Lukanisman presented a cheque for RM100,000 to SK Temenggong Datuk Muip, Miri, under his ‘Projek Mesra Rakyat’ (PMR) Sibuti Parliamentary initiative.

He expressed confidence that the number of participating schools and students would continue to grow annually.

He also emphasised the importance of continued support from Sarawak Education Department and Miri Education Office.

Meanwhile, the HepiLI Meet & Greet session with Didi & Friends is part of the Kembara Sehat Sejahtera HePiLI tour, which runs from November 2023 to 2025.

Sarawak is the third stop on this tour, following Selangor and Kedah.

The Meet & Greet sessions aim to deliver health education in an entertaining format to primary school children, using the popular animated characters Didi & Friends.

This collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Didi & Friends is intended to make health information more accessible and engaging for children. — DayakDaily