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Reaching out: Jerantut district health office workers stepping off a boat to vaccinate villagers at Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Kucing. Bernama
JERANTUT: Carrying heavy loads along tortuous roads and crossing rivers was not routine for pharmacists Gan Siew Pei and Hadiatul Ain Hasanuddin.
But they went through these challenges to ensure an Orang Asli community received Covid-19 vaccinations.
Working with the Jerantut district health office and the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) was a once-in-a-lifetime experience they would never forget.
Gan, 26, said together with Hadiatul, 29, were tasked with preparing and ensuring the vaccines were always in good condition before being taken to the vaccination centre at Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Kucing, Ulu Tembeling here.