Jamaliah says eligible patients can undergo the pre-screening for free.
A TOTAL of 1,978 people from the B40 and M40 group have benefitted from the Selangor heart treatment scheme since its implementation in 2018.
State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin highlighted the success of the Skim Rawatan Jantung Negeri Selangor programme in aid of those in urgent need of heart treatment.
“The scheme has not only alleviated financial burdens but also saved lives,” Jamaliah said.
The programme offered treatment assistance to heart patients and allowed Selangor residents to detect heart disease risks early.
This is facilitated through a pre-screening component, one of the key benefits of the programme.
“Eligible patients can undergo this pre-screening free of charge,” she said at the Selangor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam.
Jamaliah said this in reply to Abbas Salimmi Che Adzmi@Azmi (PH-Seri Serdang), who had asked about the effectiveness of the scheme.
Through this screening initiative, Jamaliah said individuals at risk could be identified early and referred for further examination and appropriate treatment.
She added that the initiative enabled early intervention before the condition worsens, thereby saving lives and reducing health complications.
The scheme offers financial aid for screening, treatment, and follow-up care, with a maximum coverage of RM50,000 for eligible individuals.
