KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (SWEPA) has proposed a community health programme for women and families in Kundasang, Ranau, during a courtesy call on Deputy Chief Minister I and Works and Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam.
The proposed programme would include breast and cervical cancer screenings, nutrition education to help prevent non-communicable diseases, and mental health initiatives tailored to women entrepreneurs and working mothers.
During the meeting at the Ministry of Works and Utilities, SWEPA also briefed Dr Joachim on the association’s work to empower women in entrepreneurship, professional fields and community development.
SWEPA said it hopes to work with the state government and other partners to deliver the programme and extend its benefits to rural communities.
Dr Joachim received the proposal and expressed support for the initiative. He will review it with SWEPA and support the association in engaging relevant state agencies to explore potential funding and logistical assistance.
The proposed collaboration aims to help the programme reach families across Kundasang, Dr Joachim’s state constituency.
The courtesy call was led by SWEPA president Betty Bridget Epin, accompanied by vice-president Suryani Mohd Saidi, immediate past president Karen Wong, assistant secretary Datin Medlina Lubiren, treasurer Jennifer Ho, assistant treasurer Cathy Molly, and committee members Dora Voon and Janet Delvo.-pr/BNN
