January 2026 – Empowering Diverse Communities: Liver & Vascular Health Screening for Ethnic Minorities

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Invited by the District 303 Prevention of Liver Disease Education Committee and partnered with the Neighborhood Advice-Action Council, our Club launched a critical health screening service in Tung Chung on January 27, 2026. Respecting religious and cultural practices, the activity was held prior to Ramadan. We specifically arranged female technicians, professional translators, and provided customized gift bags with culturally appropriate food items. The service achieved profound impact, completing liver scans (FibroScan) for 155 ethnic minorities from the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, revealing a concerning 64% fatty liver prevalence along with 5 severe cirrhosis cases. Additionally, vascular disease risk assessments were completed for 163 residents. Attended by District Governor Lion Sandy Leung, this project successfully filled a vital health gap for vulnerable groups, enabling medical follow-ups and allowing the center to provide tailored wellness guidance to these underserved families.