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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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ISSN: 2222-6990

Fostering Health Wisdom: Unveiling Insights from Sibu's Health Event

Jiet Ping Kiew, Ting Ling Toh

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i10/19009

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The health awareness event with the theme "Cultivation of Health Literacy," was held on May 21, 2022, at the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). The collaboration between UTS, Sibu hospital and Sarawak Midwives Association reached out “beyond usual hospital setting” and represented an innovative approach and emphasised the power of unity in promoting the community health. The event successfully gathered 921 participants and featured a range of initiatives, including green publicity strategies, collaborations with local businesses, and diverse healthcare literacy booths. The paper highlights the event's structure, strategies, outcomes, and the crucial role it played in advancing community health literacy. The participant feedbacks underscored the positive influence of the event and the demand for similar initiatives in the future, positioning it as a promising model for fostering health awareness and community engagement.

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(Kiew & Toh, 2023)
Kiew, J. P., & Toh, T. L. (2023). Fostering Health Wisdom: Unveiling Insights from Sibu’s Health Event. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(10), 1365–1368.