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Free health screening via PeKa B40 scheme for low-income group: KJ

It focuses on addressing non-communicable diseases, says health minister

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 22 Feb 2022 7:15AM

Free health screening via PeKa B40 scheme for low-income group: KJ
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says no registration is required and the individuals concerned can visit the PeKa B40 website to check their eligibility and the clinic locations. – Bernama pic, February 22, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – People from the low-income group aged 40 and above who are also Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat recipients can get free health screening through the health protection scheme for the B40 group (PeKa B40).

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin through a video posted on his Facebook last night said that no registration is required and the individuals concerned can visit the PeKa B40 website (www.pekab40.com.my) to check their eligibility and the clinic locations. 

“PeKa B40 aims to meet the health needs of the low-income group by focusing on non-communicable diseases.

“Among the benefits of PeKa B40 are health screening, medical device assistance, incentives to complete cancer treatments, and transport incentives,” he said.

The PeKa B40 scheme is managed by ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn Bhd, which provides four benefits, namely health screening, medical equipment aid of up to RM20,000, incentive to cancer patients of up to RM1,000, and transport incentive of up to RM1,000. – Bernama, February 22, 2022

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