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ALOR SETAR: They have had to deal with their own health battles. Now, 36 cancer survivors have got together to sew about 10,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to contribute to hospitals, health clinics and groups.

“To us cancer survivors, we have spent a lot of time at the hospitals, which are like our second home.

The PPE suits and head covers made from non-woven material were completed within 10 days by members of CSM, a registered association for cancer survivors. “Our cutting was done at centres in Alor Setar and Jitra, and the cut-up fabric was then sent to members at the centres in Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, Jitra and Pokok Sena for sewing.

“All the PPE suits were made using materials bought with funds chipped in by the members and public, ” she said.

 

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