KUCHING: State Assemblyman for Batu Kitang,
Lo Khere Chiang continued to give assistance to the less fortunate, the
latest, being a young man who suffered
from stroke at the age of 27.
Lo with Cr. Sahferi Bin Tambi and Cr. Kasim
Bin Was paid a visit to the young patient at Kampung Betong in Landeh.
Roslan Bin Toni suffered a sudden stroke
attack while he was riding his motorcycle causing him to get into an accident.
After being told of the incident, Lo sent
the Batu Kitang Stroke Support Group to pay Roslan a house visit, assessing his
medical/stroke situation with a staff nurse volunteer, Lucas Lee from Sarawak
General Hospital.
Lo’s Assistant Lee Chia Soon helped Roslan
to apply for welfare assistance and wheelchair at the Welfare Department while
Lo himself contributed RM500 to assist the family.
Batu Kitang Stroke Support Group will
assess Roslan’s case and guide him and his family on weekly home physiotherapy
to improve his physical condition.
At the residence of Roslan, Lo said stroke
is one of the leading causes of adult disability and too few people know what a
stroke is or know the symptoms.
He added that they had set up a support
group with professional nurses for stroke survivors and caregivers in the areas
of Batu Kitang.
“We want to provide help, support and
information to stroke survivors and caregivers. In addition, we seek to raise
awareness of stroke prevention and management, aiming to recover patient’s
speech, physical, occupational and recreational abilities. Rehabilitation is
crucial,” he added.
Date Posted : Thursday 22-Sep-2016
Sarawak Tribune
By : Connie Chieng
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