Using REBUNG Training Programs
Lead: Prof. Dr Nur Aishah Mohd Taib | Faculty of Medicine
Significant challenge in Selangor’s B40 communities due to poor health literacy among community members and primary healthcare providers.
Compounded health system barriers limit timely access to education, screening, and navigation, delaying detection and worsening outcomes.
Lack of multidisciplinary integrated implementation platforms for effective cancer control across Malaysia.
Increase cancer health literacy among the B40 community members in Selangor to promote early self-referral.
Enhance literacy and skills of healthcare providers (doctors and nurses) within the early diagnosis ecosystem.
Train community leaders and NGOs to provide superior navigation and psychosocial support for cancer patients.
A 10-week virtual course for general practitioners. Covers breast, colorectal, lung, cervical, and prostate cancers, including modules on psychosocial care and patient navigation.
PI: Assoc. Prof. Dr Suniza Jamaris
Training representative from cancer NGOs (NCSM, KanWork, etc.) and community leaders to become navigators, providing financial and psychosocial guidance.
PI: Assoc. Prof. Dr Haireen Abdul Hadi
Enhancing community nurses' competency in clinical breast examination and navigating pathways for early diagnosis in government clinics (KK) and hospitals.
PI: Assoc. Prof. Chui Ping Lei
| Initiative | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|
| Driving Change (HW11A) | Improved early cancer detection rates in target populations by empowering primary care providers. |
| Ra.Kan Ku Goes Pro (HW11B) | Increased uptake in cancer screening, long-term NGO collaboration, and improved community cancer awareness. |
| Nurse Competency (HW11C) | Increased screening rates in health facilities and early detection through diagnostic investigations. |
Last Update: 19/12/2025