UCSI University will be organising the 11th UCSI University Annual Public Health Campaign 2012. This campaign is a prestigious event offered free to the community and is held annually at various venues in our efforts to promote health awareness to the society regarding disease prevention. For the upcoming event, the students of the UCSI University Pharmacy Student Society (UCSIUPSA) from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences will be carrying out our health campaign themed ‘Fit for Life, Let’s Prevent Cancer’.

The 11th UCSI University Annual Public Health Campaign will be held as follows:
Date : 21st & 22nd July 2012
Time : 9.00am-5.00pm
Venue : UCSI University South Wing,Cheras(1st Floor,Block A)



The objectives of the campaign are to promote and educate the public on disease prevention through screening and early detection, to educate the public on the importance of medical check-ups, to improve the community's health and social activities, and to bring about positive changes in their lifestyles.

This campaign is a valuable opportunity to educate the public on health problems associated with colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Thus, various activities have been planned which includes FREE health screening tests, FREE health talks, and healthcare exhibition.

Also, a Blood Donation Drive will be conducted by Pusat Darah Negara on 21st July 2012 (Saturday) 9am-3pm in conjunction with our UCSI University 11th Annual Public Health Campaign. Do come and support us for a good cause!

If you are interested in our FREE Health Talks, take a look at our programme and join us :

21/7/12 (SATURDAY)
2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Topic: Facts You Should Know About Cancer by Dr. Wani of National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM)

22/7/12 (SUNDAY)
11.00am -12.00pm Topic: Colorectal Cancer by Dr. Wani of National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM)
2.00pm- 3.00pm Topic: Reducing the risk and early detection of breast cancer by Ms. Ranjit Kaur, President of Breast Cancer Welfare Association

For more info, log on to our Facebook page : UCSI 11th PHC.

This post has been edited by Julia Ong: Jun 29 2012, 04:35 PM