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EVENTS(Top row) Dr Nor Fadhlina Zakaria, nephrologist from Hospital Serdang with CKD patients including a kidney transplant recipient and akidney donor-cum-caregiver at the “Living Well with Kidney Disease” testimony sessionThe main session saw 2 CKD patients, 1transplant recipient and 1 living kidneydonor-cum-caregiver. Eachsharedcompelling personal testimonies of theirbattle against the disease.various funding mechanisms offeredto alleviate financial concerns amongpatients living CKD.Gordon Ling, the kidney donor-cumcaregiver also shared about his family’schallenging journey: from his wife’sdiagnosis, his life-changing decision to bea donor to starting a new family together.For instance, NKF shared on the varioussubsidies offered to patients undergoingdialysis with NKF, as well as for thoseseeking outpatient treatment i.e.:Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and the Red Beanassistance program for ErythropoiesisStimulating Agent (ESA) treatment.The event also shed light the challengesof funding support for CKD patientsheightened by a pandemic andhighlighting the various avenues availablefor financial assistance.To this end, NKF is complementingongoing government efforts by providingsubsidised dialysis treatment to over1,700 patients through its 28 dialysiscentres located nationwide.This is to ensure patients do not missout on the opportunity to seek necessarytreatment and remedy, be it surgery ortransplantation.Another notable highlight at the WKD2021 celebrations was the kick-off of theNKF Dance Challenge 2021.A practical session by Social SecurityOrganisation (SOCSO), NKF and PublicService Department (JPA) providedinsights on each of these organisations’For more information, visit www.facebook.com/nkfmy or www.facebook.com/MYBuahPinggangThe organisers of the event also kept theonline audience engaged in an interactiveQ&A and quiz session enticing them withattractive prizes.5

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TRAININGPROFESSIONAL WRITING SKILLS INHEALTHCARE – A PLAIN ENGLISH WORKSHOPOn 20 April 2021, the NKF TrainingCentre organized a 2-hour onlinecourse titled “Professional WritingSkills in Healthcare” for NKF staff. Itwas attended by 87 participants. Thiswas the first module of the coursewhich has 4 modules in total.The Course taught the participantsthe principles of Plain English. PlainEnglish is a different way of writing.It is communication your audiencecan understand the first time theyread. It is not simple English, but it iseasier than the complicated Englishyou learned at school. It is easier tolearn and easier to use. Plain Englishis easier to read, easier to write andeasier to understand.8The objectives of this programme wasto speak and write in English using: correct Plain English sentencestructure (use of verbs, nouns,adjectives,pronouns,andprepositions) appropriatePlainEnglishvocabulary correct Plain English grammar,and standards of Plain English (shortsentences, plain words, simpleverbs and active language).Although Plain English is new toMalaysians, in the United States,the Plain Language Movement ingovernment communication started inthe 1970s.The Movement was campaigningagainst gobbledygook, jargon andmisleadingpublicinformation.They believe that everyone shouldhave access to clear and conciseinformation. In the last 20 years therehas been a lot of activity in mostWestern countries to use Plain English.The online course was conducted byMs. Rebekah Harcharan Kaur, who isNKF’s Head of Training and a certifiedPlain English Instructor and HRDFTrainer.

TRAININGNKF MOVES TO ONLINE TRAINING MODEIt has always been very important fortraining centres to stay up to date withtrends in their industry. The lockdownand Movement Control Order (MCO)imposed by the government duringDateCourse Name2 March 2021 Diet Modificationfor DiabeticEnd-Stage RenalDisease (ESRD)Patients15 MarchHaemodialysis2021(HD) Emergencies- Treatment &Preventionthe COVID-19 Pandemic has causedsevere disruptions in the conventionalface-to-face delivery of training.Hence, the Training Departmentof National Kidney Foundation ofObjectivesDurationMalaysia changed all its courses toonline mode.The Centre developed and conductedthe following online courses recently:No. ofSpeakerParticipants103Ms. Kher Pui Leng(Dietitian, NKF)Counting Carbohydrates and DietManagement for Diabetes1 hour 1 hour104Puan Norr’abiatul‘Adawiyah(Nursing Tutor, NKF)2 hours61Dr. Muhammad IqbalAbdul Hafidz(Head of NephrologyUnit, UiTM SungaiBuloh2 hours87Ms. RebekahHarcharan Kaur(Head of Training,NKF)1 hour53Puan Norr’abiatul‘Adawiyah(Nursing Tutor, NKF)Identify the commoncomplications of HD that leadsto HD emergencies Understand the causes,treatments and prevention of airembolism and exsanguination7 April 2021 Kidney Transplant Understand the topic ofAwareness transplantNurses Roles in Types of transplantEducating HD How is transplant performed?Patients Promote and support those whowant transplant Identify those who are suitablefor transplant How can the nurses help?20 April 2021 ProfessionalTo speak and write in English using:Writing Skills in Correct Plain English sentenceHealthcare - AstructurePlain Language Appropriate Plain EnglishWorkshopvocabulary Correct Plain English grammar,and Standards of Plain English27 April 2021 Common Identify the commonMedications in HDmedications for HD patients,Patientsthe indications and side effects Understand the importanceof patient’s compliance to themedicationsWith the experience gained andskills developed among the TrainingDepartment staff to conduct onlinecourses, this opens up the opportunityto offer more online programmes,online modular courses and onlinetraining.9

DIETSeven Tips to Safer FoodKeep CleanSanitize your hands beforeeating or handling foodBuy or Use Safe FoodIngredients/WaterSelect fresh and wholesome foodAlways check the expiry datesWhen purchasing ice, choose theones that are prepacked withlabelKeep Your Food at theRight TemperatureSeparate Your Foodto Avoid CrossContaminationKeep hot food hot (more than 60 C)Keep cold food cold (below 5 C)Separate raw food items suchas raw meat, poultry andseafood, from cooked or readyto-eat foodCook Food to theRight TemperatureIdeally, use the food thermometer to checkif food is cooked to the right temperature(at least 70 C)Watch the clockDo not keep cooked food at roomtemperature for more than 2 hoursUse immediately or keep at safetemperature (refer to point 4)10Trash ItDiscard cooked food that has beenkept between 5 C and 60 C formore than 4 hours.

PUBLIC EDUCATIONPANDUANSAIZ SAJIAN MAKANAN1 sajian BUAH1 potongtembikai1 bijiepal1 sajian SAYUR1 cawansayur mentah8 bijianggur1/2 cawan sayurberdaun masak1 sajian BIJIRIN / PRODUK BIJIRIN2 keping rotiputih6 keping biskutkrim kraker2 biji kentangsaiz sederhana1 cawannasi/mi2 cawanbubur nasi1 sajian SUSU &PRODUK TENUSU1 sajianLEGUM/KEKACANG1 gelassusu1 kepingtempeh1 cawanyogurt1 sajianIKAN / HASIL LAUT1 ekor ikan saizsederhana2 ekor sotong(saiz sederhana)2 kepingtauhu1 sajianDAGING / AYAM2 ketul dagingsaiz kotak mancis1 ketulpeha ayam2 bijitelurSumber: Komposisi Zat Dalam Makanan Malaysia, 199711

PUBLIC EDUCATIONPERHATIKANGARAMTERSEMBUNYIPertubuhan Kesihatan Dunia (WHO)mengesyorkan pengurangan pengambilangaram untuk mengurangkan tekanan darahdan risiko penyakit jantung, strok dan penyakitjantung koronari pada orang dewasa.RISIKO PENGAMBILAN GARAMSECARA BERLEBIHANTEKANAN DARAH TINGGIPENYAKIT JANTUNGPENYAKIT BUAH PINGGANGSTROKKANSERCadangan pengambilan garam WHO: kurang daripada 5g garam atau 2000mg natrium sehariKURANGKAN PENGAMBILANKICAPSOSKEREPEKMAKANANPROSESSUMBER: anda-tahu-mengenai-garam/12TELUR MASINJERUKIKAN MASINTAUCU

PUBLIC EDUCATIONOrgan Transplantation from IslamicPerspectiveThe goal and purpose of organ transplantation is to save the patient’s life. Organtransplantation is not performed with the intention of humiliating or hurting thedeceased.Allah SWT promises great rewards for the effort of preserving human life.This is mentioned in the Quran as follows:“and if anyone saved a life it would be as if he saved the life of the wholepeople”Can Muslims receive organs from non-Muslims ?There are no restrictions in Islam to transplant organs from non-Muslims toMuslims. This is because human organs cannot be categorized as Islam orotherwise because organs are tools used by humans to perform their religiousduties and their means for living. When an organ is transplanted from a nonMuslim to a Muslim, the organ will become a part of a Muslim’s body that canbe used for the purpose of fulfilling his responsibilities as ordained by AllahSWT.Is organ donation similar to torturing the dead ?From Aisyah RAH, she heard the Prophet SAW said,“Verily the act of breaking the bones of the deceased is the same as breaking theperson’s bones while he is alive.”Basically, the Hadith prohibits any kind of humiliation of the deceased. Islam isvery strict in giving due respect to the deceased. However, organ donation andtransplantation are not done because of any malicious intent or without anybeneficial purposes. These acts are performed as a final resort to save the livesof patients who are in need of organs.In conclusion, organ transplantation and donation are permissible in Islam.This is because organ transplantation and donation fulfill the requirement inthe preservation of human life which is one of the five objectives in maqasid alsyar‘iyyah.Sources :1. Al-Quran.2. Muhammad ibn Ismail Abu Abdullah al-Bukhari. (1422 H). Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 2. Dar al-Tawq al-Najaat.3. Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen Shaikh Mohd Salleh, Abu Bakar Yang and Norkumala Awang. (2005). Persepsi dan sikap orang Islam terhadap pendermaan organ: Satu tinjauan lapangan. Research report. KualaLumpur: Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia.13

PUBLIC EDUCATIONEXERCISE TIPSFOR BEGINNERSSET GOALS BUT BE REALISTICGoals, schedules and progress tracking may sound very serious but they aresimply the best way to stay motivated, focused and invested in what you’redoingKEEP IT FUNEngage in sports that require equipment. You can boost your activity leveland revive your childhood enthusiasm like going on a swing set, playinghopscotch and tag. In addition, you also can listen to music while exercisingEXERCISE WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDSFind an exercise buddy. Pick someone who is full of energy, fun and whomyou look forward to spend time with. You can encourage each other to getinto shape fasterSTAY HYDRATEDWater helps to hydrate your muscles. Hence, drinking before, during andafter exercise will boost your energy levels and may help to prevent cramp.WARM UP AND COOLING DOWNWarming up helps to reduce muscle soreness and lessen your risk of injurywhile cooling down after a workout allows gradual recovery of pre-exerciseheart rate and blood pressureSources:1. Bannan, K. (2020). Making Exercise Fun from -fun/2. The right way to warm up and cool down from ss/indepth/exercise/art-200455173. Keeping hydrated for exercise Health Information Bupa UK. from fitness/hydration-exercise14

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DIRECT DEBIT DONOR PROGRAMME (DDDP)NKF’S TOP FUNDRAISERSCheers to our top 6 fundraisers. We are proud to present to youADRIAN CHEAMYI JIESHERYLYN JOUTIYU ZIE ONGKANG CHUNG TATVARATHA RAJ A/LKRISHNASAMYJIA MAN SHARONANGNKF is pleased to announce our Top 6 fundraisers for the 1st Quarter 2021. This appreciation recognizes the hard work and outstandingperformance of our fundraisers to raise funds for NKF. We salute them for the efforts they have taken in helping our dialysis patients.YAYASAN BUAH PINGGANG KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIANATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MALAYSIA PPM-002-10-1202196970, JALAN 14/29, 46100, PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIA.1300-88-311003-7954 9048/4903-7954 0535w w w. n k f . o r g . m y

LIVING WELL WITH KIDNEY DISEASE IS POSSIBLE Nephrologists, patients and caregivers marked World Kidney Day 2021 with a virtual forum on 13 March 2021 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients in Malaysia are now able to live well with their condition, thanks to the advancement of medical scienc