No obstacle too great for doctor
DocMove founder unfazed by critics of his efforts to help low-income families
PETALING JAYA: Despite being frowned upon by fellow doctors, Dr Hanafi Yahya says he will not back down from his door-to-door medical initiative, DocMove.
DocMove, founded by the 35-year-old, is a form of medical assistance for senior citizens and lower income families in need of healthcare service.
By paying RM250 annually or RM21 a month, members can have themselves examined through basic physical tests by the DocMove team in their homes.
The DocMove team, which comprises of Dr Hanafi and two assistants, Dr Fariza Hanim Sahir dan Luqmanul Hakim Baharuddin, will conduct basic examinations such as blood pressure and blood sugar level tests, along with temperature checks during each visit.
Dr Hanafi said DocMove stemmed from the idea of allaying the fears of children who were staying away from their parents.
“With DocMove, we not only conduct health checks, but also send the results to children who are away from their parents,” he told mStar Online.
However, the Kubang Kerian Universiti Sains Malaysia medical school graduate said DocMove had received some negative responses from the public, particularly medical personnel.
“Of course there will be people questioning the quality of our services since we offer them at a very low price.
“But to me, DocMove is a form of community service, a fardhu kifayah (duty as a Muslim).
“We want to help society, especially senior citizens,” Dr Hanafi said.
DocMove can also help to supervise senior citizens who live by themselves.
Currently, DocMove has 300 registered members from Slim River, Tanjung Malim and Sungkai areas.
The number is expected to increase as DocMove is now expanding to the central region with the opening of its new outlet in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, on Feb 10.