# QVAXB40 Initiative Expands Access to PeKa Sihat Health Screening Across Malaysia

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- Published: 2026-10-20T16:50:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

_Collaboration pledges up to 100,000 free influenza vaccines as an entry point to
preventive health screening for underserved B40 communities._

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Qualitas Medical Group Sdn.
Bhd. ("Qualitas") and ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn. Bhd. ("ProtectHealth") are 
collaborating through the QVAXB40 initiative to encourage more eligible Malaysians
to undergo health screening under the recently rebranded PeKa Sihat programme, formerly
known as PeKa B40.

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QVAXB40 Initiative Expands Access to PeKa Sihat Health Screening Across Malaysia

Under the collaboration, Qualitas has pledged up to 100,000 free influenza vaccine
doses for eligible PeKa Sihat beneficiaries through its clinic network nationwide,
while ProtectHealth will coordinate beneficiary eligibility, program implementation,
and collaboration with relevant government agencies. Beneficiaries are encouraged
to receive both influenza vaccination and PeKa Sihat health screening during the
same clinic visit.

The QVAXB40 initiative strengthens ProtectHealth’s ongoing efforts to increase health
screening uptake among eligible B40 communities while promoting influenza vaccination
as an additional measure of preventive care. Together, both organisations aim to
leverage their respective networks and capabilities to reach more eligible beneficiaries
and encourage greater participation in health screening program.

As of Sep 2026, 2.1 million Malaysians have undergone health screening under the
PeKa Sihat program.

"PeKa Sihat is about helping Malaysians detect health conditions early, before they
become more serious. Through QVAXB40, we are strengthening outreach and making it
easier for eligible individuals to access health screening and preventive care,"
said Wan Mohd Hazwan Najib, Chief Executive Officer of ProtectHealth Corporation
Sdn. Bhd.

"Healthcare providers play an important role in promoting prevention, not just treatment.
QVAXB40 demonstrates how the private sector can work alongside ProtectHealth to 
encourage health screening and support healthier communities across Malaysia," said
Dr. Ramon Varughese, Chief Executive Officer, Primary Care, Qualitas Health Malaysia.

By combining vaccination with health screening, the initiative supports earlier 
detection of health risks, improves access to preventive care, and contributes to
better long-term health outcomes for underserved communities. The collaboration 
supports the Government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery through PeKa
Sihat.

From 2027 onwards, the PeKa Sihat programme is expected to introduce an additional
non-communicable disease (NCD) management benefit for selected beneficiaries. This
will link early detection to ongoing care, helping to prevent disease progression
and reduce the risk of complications.

**About ProtectHealth Corporation**

ProtectHealth is a not-for-profit organization incorporated on 19 December 2016 
under the Ministry of Health. ProtectHealth is mandated to coordinate, administer,
and manage healthcare-related initiatives focusing on sustainable health financing
and equitable access to care.

ProtectHealth serves as the scheme administrator for the Skim Perubatan MADANI, 
Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Kumpulan B40 (PeKa B40), and the Hospital Services Outsourcing
Programme (HSOP). The company also acts as the electronic service provider (ESP)
for the Skim Perlindungan Insurans Kesihatan Pekerja Asing (SPIKPA) and was the 
key implementer for private medical practitioner and healthcare NGO participation
in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK).

**About Qualitas Medical Group**

Qualitas Medical Group Sdn. Bhd. operates one of Malaysia’s largest private primary
care clinic networks – Qualitas Health — providing accessible clinical, screening,
vaccination and preventive healthcare services to communities nationwide. Qualitas
Health is committed to community health, disease prevention, and nation-building
through equitable, accessible healthcare. More information can be found on Qualitas
Medical Group can be found at [qualitashealth.com.my](http://qualitashealth.com.my/).

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