The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.108)

TZU CHI 108 31 T he inaugural Healthy Living Symposium, organized by the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA), was held on February 24, 2019, at the KL Tzu- Chi Jing Si Hall. The symposium shed light on various healthcare issues by inviting reputable experts from different fields of the healthcare profession to share their knowledge and expertise in healthy living and dealing with various illnesses. The Deputy Minister of Health of Malaysia, YB Dr Lee Boon Chye, was present at the event to officiate the closing ceremony. The symposium was attended by a total of 216 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, physiotherapists and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners. Among the speakers featured at the event were Prof Pathmanathan Rajadurai, Consultant Pathologist at the Sime Darby Medical Centre, Subang Jaya; Dr Wong Teck Wee, Consultant Cardiologist and President of the Healthy Aging Society of Malaysia; Dr Nurashikin binti Ibrahim, Public Health Medicine Specialist and Senior Principal Assistant Director of the Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health of Malaysia; and Dr Khor Hui Min, Consultant Geriatrician at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). They led the attendees in exploring various healthcare topics ranging from cancer and mental health to ageing concerns and nutrition. Nur Ainna binti Syuhadah Kamaruzaman, who works in the Gynaecology Department of Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, shared that the knowledge gained from the symposium has broadened her horizons. “With the new knowledge I have acquired, I am now better equipped to share with my patients and family members on how to prevent the onset of various diseases,” she said. As modern life becomes increasingly hectic, the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle remains a coveted goal for many. Taking charge of our own health is the way to go, and the ideal way to start is by reassessing our lifestyle choices and daily habits. Local News KL & Selangor 2019.02.24 Reported by Tzu Chi Documenting Team Photograph by Chan Boon Huat Expert Insights on Healthy Living at Symposium