HRPZII Introduces Traditional And Complimentary Medicine For Patients

KOTA BAHARU (Kelantan, Malaysia), Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZII) here has opened a new chapter in its history by introducing traditional and complimentary medicine (TCM) as alternative treatment for its patients. Its director Ghazali Hasni Md Hassan said the hospital's TCM Unit was introduced last Dec 29 to assist stroke patients and mothers who had just delivered their babies. HRPZII is located at east-cost state of Kelantan. "The treatment is free of charge and at the moment, we are focusing on Malay traditional massage and Malay traditional medicine in caring for the mothers. "In future, the unit will provide acupuncture for patients," he said after the official opening of the TCM Unit and handing over of medical equipment to the hospital by its Board of Visitors. Dr Ghazali said the unit only accepted referral cases with patients bringing along their referral letter from their doctor. "For post-delivery treatment, the services offered are rejuvenation massage (including breast massage) and midwifery which comprises massage, 'bertungku' (stone massage) and 'bengkung' (abdominal wrap). "However, mothers who delivered their babies through Caesarean section are advised not to undergo the massage procedure," he said. Dr Ghazali said the unit had six trained masseuses and masseurs and they operated daily except on weekends and public holidays. "We have two masseuses and one masseur for each session and there are three massage rooms. "Each patient is allocated one hour for the massage treatment," he said. -- BERNAMA