HEALTH
Persons with Disabilities (OKUs) have exclusive and unique healthcare and caregiving needs. As parents or caregivers of OKUs, it is important for you to obtain the right support and guidance in managing their basic needs, welfare, and health. There are 6 guidelines provided by MOH in managing children with special needs, including: Management of daily living activities Management of children with gross motor problems Management of children with fine motor problems Management of children with communication problems sosial Management of children with behavioural and social problems Follow the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health Malaysia at the following link:
The PDK Ku Sihat Programme is a collaboration between the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the Department of Social Welfare (JKM), implemented through the Community-Based Rehabilitation (PDK) Programme. This programme aims to improve the health and personal care of Persons with Disabilities (OKUs) who attend PDK. It includes activities such as: Regular health screenings (BMI, blood pressure, blood sugar) Health talks and education Light exercise and physiotherapy activities Personal hygiene education (e.g., handwashing, oral and dental care) Healthy nutrition education If you are interested in registering for the PDK Ku Sihat programme, please refer to your nearest health clinic. Reference: PDK Ku Sihat
Education on sexual and reproductive health for Persons with Disabilities (OKUs) is among the important information that individuals and caregivers must know, as the physical sexual development of OKUs is the same as that of other people. This aspect includes: Safe and unsafe touch The right to know, understand, and make decisions about one’s own reproductive organs Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse Access to sexuality education and appropriate medical services Physical development when reaching adulthood The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) provides comprehensive and detailed guidelines on sexual and reproductive health of OKUs at the following link: MOH also provides courses on sexual and reproductive health of OKUs for caregivers by state. You are encouraged to refer to health clinics in your respective state to attend these courses.
Habilitation and rehabilitation are medical, physical, psychological, and social intervention processes to help individuals achieve optimal function due to disability, disease, or after injury. Examples of rehabilitation services provided by MOH: Physiotherapy Treats movement problems, muscle weakness, and physical pain Occupational Therapy Trains daily living skills such as eating, dressing, and personal hygiene Speech Therapy For communication, language, and speech problems You can access these services at healthcare facilities such as: Health Clinics (KK) with physiotherapy and occupational therapy units District and Specialist Hospitals (e.g., Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital) Specialist Rehabilitation Clinics in MOH hospital networks
For caregivers responsible for managing OKUs, proper training and guidance are important to manage, care for, and support OKUs effectively from physical, emotional, and social aspects. Examples of caregiving guidelines provided by MOH include: General care Nutrition Communication Recreation Stress and stress management techniques Emergency treatment
For bedridden OKU patients requiring specialised care, the following services are offered by MOH with referral from hospitals or health clinics: Domiciliary Care Services (PPD) Holistic care services provided to stable bedridden patients who require continuity of care and treatment at home after hospital discharge. Domiciliary Care Services with Palliative Medical Scope (PPD Palliative) Provided to patients suffering from incurable diseases such as end-stage cancer Also referred to as end-of-life care Services include therapy, pain management, and psychological care Currently unavailable in WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Putrajaya, and WP Labuan In addition to PPD and PPD Palliative, bedridden OKU patients also have the following healthcare service options: Home Care Services (PDR)/home visit Medical home visits provided free or with charges after office hours Only offered by certain government healthcare facilities Referral to NGOs (free of charge) Referral to private services (with fees)