The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (“PUMCH”), colloquially known as “Macao Union Medical Centre” will hold a public health lecture on Saturday, April 25 to talk about the prevention and treatment of hepatitis and respiratory tract infections, according to a statement by the centre yesterday.
Hepatitis is a medical condition where the liver becomes inflamed. It is often caused by a virus, but can also result from alcohol use or other factors.
The lecture, part of the “Conversation with Doctors from the Macao Union Medical Centre” series, will start at 10 a.m. at the Blood Draw Area on the first floor of the General Hospital Building, the statement said, noting that the session will cover two key topics: “Early prevention and treatment of hepatitis to safeguard your long-term health” and “Do not self-medicate for respiratory tract infections! Follow microbiology test results for accurate diagnosis”.
The lecture will be delivered by Dr Lyu Wei, chief physician of the Infectious Disease Department, and Yu Shuying, technician of the Clinical Laboratory Department, the statement said, adding that both speakers are experts seconded from PUMCH.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact directly with the speakers and raise health-related questions during the session, the statement noted, adding that residents interested in attending must register in advance, with the deadline set for 1 p.m. on April 24.
The lecture is free of charge, with limited places available on a first-come, first-served basis, the statement noted, adding that attendees will receive a complimentary souvenir.
The medical centre reminded residents that it will not send SMS messages containing links, urging the public to stay vigilant against potential scams, according to the statement.
The Macao Union Medical Centre said it will continue organising similar lectures to promote health awareness and encourage residents to take a proactive approach in managing their well-being, contributing to the development of a “Healthy Macao”, the statement concluded.
This image provided by the Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (“PUMCH”) yesterday shows the registration QR code for its public health lecture on Saturday, April 25.
