Policy Resources
Together we can decrease vulnerability to COVID-19 related complications among marginalised communities due to non-communicable diseases by working to increase current levels of health literacy.
Webinars
Health Literacy
Health Literacy and Non-Communicable Diseases - How can we do better?
In this webinar, Dr Adina Abdullah from University Malaya and Kenneth Low from National Cancer Society of Malaysia discussed their perspectives on the state of health literacy in Malaysia and how to improve it.
Further reading:
1) Health Literacy and NCDs
2) Bridging Barriers, Building Networks – Health Literacy Initiatives
Navigating Health Literacy Needs for Older Adults in Healthcare
Professor Dr Tan Maw Pin from University Malaya and Ms Rosmaliah Alias from Hospital Kuala Lumpur explored strategies to communicate effectively with senior citizens.
Further reading:
1) Medication Management Tools and Approaches for Low Health Literacy
Listening to the Deaf community for Better Health Literacy
How to communicate with Deaf patients? In this forum, Dr Uma Devi Palanisamy introduced Deaf culture and Anthony Chong shared Deaf community experiences in accessing healthcare.
Presentation:
Health Education
Age is not a Barrier to Healthy Lifestyle
There is no age limit to staying healthy and active. In this webinar, health experts discussed good practices to ensure wellbeing in three aspects – physical activity, nutrition, mental health and cognition.
Further reading:
1) Training for Older Adults
2) Minda Sihat Warga Emas
3) Pemakanan Sihat Warga Emas
COVID-19 vaccination webinar for Deaf community
What are the vaccines available in Malaysia? If I have chronic disease, can I get vaccinated? Can I choose which vaccine I get? Watch this webinar to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines and National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme. BIM interpretation provided.
