MELAKA, Nov 1 — Nearly two million people have benefited from 38 Wellness Hub facilities operating nationwide under the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) initiative to expand access to disease prevention and foster healthy lifestyles.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said two of these facilities are located in Melaka, namely in Alor Gajah and Melaka Tengah, serving as community wellness referral centres.

He said the initiative is part of the ministry’s drive to shift the national healthcare model from solely treating illnesses to preventive care, particularly in addressing the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

“These are not clinics or hospitals for the sick; they are one-stop centres for people who want to stay healthy. At Wellness Hubs, we offer weight management services (IFitEr), smoking cessation support, mental health screenings, the ‘Stay Active’ module, and exercise therapy,” he said.