Lo and the Batu Kitang Stroke Support Group helping out stroke victim

suppadmin | September 21, 2016

State Assemblyman for Batu Kitang, Lo Khere Chiang continued to give assistance to the less fortunate, the latest, a young man who suffered from stroke at the age of 27.

Lo with Cr. Sahferi Bin Tambi and Cr. Kasim Bin Was paid a visit to a young patient at Kampung Betong in Landeh .

Roslan Bin Toni suffered a sudden stroke attack while he was riding his motorcycle causing him to get into an accident.

After being told of the incident, Lo send the Batu Kitang Stroke Support Group to pay Roslan a house visit, assessing his medical/stroke situation with a Staff Nurse volunteer, Lucas Lee from Sarawak General Hospital.

Lo’s Assistant Lee Chia Soon helped Roslan to apply for welfare assistance and wheelchair at Kebajikan while Lo himself contributed RM500 to assist the family.

Batu Kitang Stroke Support Group will assess Roslan’s case and guide him and his family on weekly home physiotherapy to improve his physical condition.

At the resident of Roslan, Lo said stroke is one of the leading cause of adult disability and too few people know what a stroke is or know the symptoms.

He added that they had set up a support group with professional nurses for stroke survivors and caregivers in the areas of Batu Kitang. “We want to provide help, support and information to stroke survivors and caregivers. In addition, we seek to raise awareness of stroke prevention and management, aim to recover patient’s speech, physical, occupational and recreational abilities. Rehabilitation is crucial,” he added.