Free housebound vax jabs

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) and DoctorOnCall are teaming up to combat Covid-19 by providing free vaccinations to those who are housebound.

NCSM and DoctorOnCall have been working together since December 2020 to improve the accessibility of medical services for cancer patients.

The two organisations have collaborated on various initiatives, including the “Think Pink” campaign during Breast Cancer Month 2021, “Together We Rise” in 2022, “Brovember” during Movember Month 2022 and more recently, World Cancer Day 2023.

Taking this long-standing relationship further, both organisations have decided to continue the fight against Covid-19.

“With the Covid-19 infections still being reported daily, the need for safe and effective vaccination is more important than ever without putting a financial burden on those who need it most,” said NCSM and DoctorOnCall in a joint statement yesterday.

In brief, NCSM is offering free Covid-19 vaccinations and booster shots at its office at 66, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, where individuals over the age of 12 may choose a time for an appointment from Mondays to Fridays (9am to 3pm) or Saturdays (9am to 12.30pm).

For those who can gather at least 30 people at a single location, the vaccination team can also consider on-site group or community vaccination.

Finally, the service is also extended to those who are severely ill or bed-bound, as well as their caregivers and household members.

“During the peak of Covid-19, NCSM launched our own vaccination outreach programme to ensure that no one was left behind, and we have not stopped.

“Today, we continue to offer Covid-19 vaccine booster shots at our clinic as well as on-site requests from corporate institutions.

“Through this collaboration with DoctorOnCall, we hope to reach out to more individuals by making our healthcare services more accessible,” said Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, managing director of NCSM.

Chiak Tang, the chief operating officer of DoctorOnCall, noted that the project with NCSM was a clear example of how two groups could work together for the public’s good.

“Digital health is revolutionising the healthcare industry by providing more accessible, reliable and personalised healthcare services, allowing patients, especially those in need, to access the care they want anytime, anywhere,” he said in the same statement.

For more information, visit www.doctoroncall.com.my/find-doctor/covid-19-vaccine-booster-shots or call NCSM at 014-762 0739 or email [e-mail].