Attachment students receive certificates of completion

By Liza Mohamad

A ceremony to present certificates was held for uniformed group members on an attachment programme at Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in Kuala Belait recently.

The certificates were presented to mark the completion of the attachment programme organised by Belait Red Crescent Association.

The attachment programme started on March 21 with 65 secondary school students comprising members of Red Crescent groups, Scouts and Girl Guides from PAP Hjh Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Secondary School in Lumut, PJN Pg Abu Bakar Secondary School and Sayyidina Ali Secondary School, Kuala Belait.

The Director of Co-Curriculum Education Department, Awang Hj Kassim bin Haji Mohd Yassin was present as the guest of honour to present certificates to the students.

In his speech, he said it is an interesting and beneficial project for uniformed groups. He added that it should be extended and organised by Red Crescent Association in other districts.

He believes that such a project provides the members with the experience and exposure to boost their credentials when applying for jobs. The attachment programme also helps promote cooperation between three uniformed groups; foster closer relations and promote teamwork. The students also assist nurses at the hospital; build knowledge in nursing field and help fulfill the students' time during the school holidays.

In the project, participants were attached at several wards in the hospital such as the emergency ward, record room, outpatient ward, small operating room and PHY ward dressed in their respective uniforms. Apart from that, the attachment programme equipped the members with knowledge and basic life skill in case of emergency or natural disasters like floods in Brunei.

He further highlighted that according to statistics from Red Crescent Association in Brunei, there are only 634 members comprising students and the number is comparatively small than other uniformed groups. Therefore, he advised the association to boost participation by organising various activities and make it more attractive and appealing to students. These should be done in the interest of developing and increasing the number of association members.

Meanwhile, the Chairman, Awg Hj Pungut bin Hj Damit said the annual project has been carried out for the ninth time where members are assigned to carry out light duties in the hospital. From the project, the members showed enthusiasm where nurses taught them how to handle patients like lifting patients from the wheelchair to the bed, bringing patients to the X-ray room, laboratory and also assist physiotherapists to cleanup the bed and other tasks.

This year, the Belait Red Crescent Association received 100 registrations for the project but only 60 members were accepted. However, the association is planning to conduct the programme sometime in December to give opportunity for other members. Therefore it is imperative for parents to encourage their students to take part in extra curricular activities, the chairman noted.

A Belait Red Crescent member receiving the certificate of completion.

During the presentation of certificates ceremony. - PHOTOS: LIZA MOHAMAD

Borneo Bulletin Online - Monday, 28 March 2011.

Bulan Sabit sumbang peti pertolongan cemas

Oleh Hajah Saemah Zulkifli

KUALA BELAIT, 23 Feb – Sebagai kesinambungan kepada kursus-kursus asas yang telah diadakan di beberapa buah sekolah-sekolah rendah di daerah ini, Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah cawangan Daerah Belait telah menyumbangkan peti pertolongan cemas kepada sekolah-sekolah itu.

Sumbangan peti pertolongan cemas itu setakat ini telah disampaikan kepada dua buah sekolah rendah iaitu Sekolah Rendah Chung Lian, Sungai Liang dan Sekolah Rendah Ahmad Tajuddin, Kuala Belait, sementara itu sumbangan kepada sekolah-sekolah lainnya akan dilakukan dalam sedikit masa lagi.

Awang Chai Yum Fatt turut menyerahkan peti kecemasan kepada guru besar Sekolah Chung Lian Sungai Liang Awang Aziz Mustapha Kula.

Peti pertolongan cemas itu disampaikan oleh pengerusi Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah cawangan Daerah Belait Awang Chai Yum Fatt.

Sementara dalam acara penyampaian kepada Sekolah Rendah Ahmad Tajuddin dekat sini, beliau menyerahkannya kepada penolong Guru Kanan Pentadbiran Judith Liew Min Cho selaku wakil guru besar sekolah itu.

Terdahulu daripada itu penyerahan peti kecemasan telah dilakukan oleh Pegawai Kemasyarakatan dan Sosial persatuan itu, Awang Lim Thian Min kepada Pengerusi Persatuan itu Awang Chai Yum Fatt.

Penyampaian peti kecemasan kepada Sekolah Rendah Ahmad Tajuddin Awang Chai Yum Fatt telah menyerahkannya kepada Penolong guru kanan Pentadbiran Judith Liew Min Cho selaku wakil guru besar sekolah tersebut.

Kursus-kursus asas Pertolongan Cemas kepada sekolah-sekolah Kerajaan dan bukan Kerajaan telah mula diadakan pada bulan Disember lalu dan ia akan diteruskan lagi bermula 8 Mac nanti dan kali ini ianya akan dilaratkan bagi syarikat-syarikat swasta terutama sekali yang di bawah lingkungan Jabatan Bandaran Kuala Belait dan Seria.

Selain itu, kursus-kursus yang serupa juga akan diteruskan dalam jangka masa yang panjang dan akan turut dilaratkan kepada persatuan-persatuan dan orang-orang perseorangan, dengan tujuan untuk memberikan ilmu pengetahuan asas pertolongan cemas dan kepentingannya kepada semua golongan masyarakat.

- Media Permata, Khamis 24 Februari 2011.

Paramedics, Red Crescent monitor National Day celebrants

News & Photos By Hakim H

ENSURING the general well-being and good health of the thousands of participants and spectators comprising the public during the 27th National Day Celebration at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien yesterday was a top priority of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Executive Committee of the 27th National Day celebrations.

In an interview with the Bulletin, the commander for medical coverage on Brunei’s 27th National Day, Hjh Nora bte Hj Mohd Yussof, said that they devised extensive strategies covering various locations in the capital. Speaking from the mobile command post, she said, “Logistic preparations were done much earlier, even before the rehearsals to ensure a smooth operation, not only for common ailments but also for patients who require heavy duty or emergency treatments. The Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien accommodated two static clinics, of which one was mainly for participants in the field while the second next to the Royal Regalia Building catered to participants in the flag-waving line-up.”

First-aid tents were also seen set-up across the Taman and at designated areas in the capital as observation points and to treat minor casualties. Eight ambulances were also on standby in case of scenarios where people would be required to receive medical attention at the hospital. A ‘walking team’ was also sent to the field during the march past and performances to indentify any potential need for medical attention.

One of the two static clinic situated next to the grand stand of the Taman

In addition she also added that over 100 volunteers from the Red Crescent society and paramedics from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces also joined hands in providing their assistance and services.

During the march past and field performances, the Bulletin observed fewer than five people being ushered on a stretcher due to dehydration and heat stroke as temperature gradually rose in the morning. When asked about how the ministry is handling the heat stroke cases, which is not uncommon during national day celebrations, Hjh Nora said, “The MoH does give health advice to all participants through broadcasts on radio and television and did inform schools and departments joining the celebration to take proper meals and drink enough water during times of intense heat to prevent heat-stroke. We also advise people who are suffering from pre-existing medical conditions to not partake in the celebration to prevent risking further harm.”

A paramedic from RIPAS, Hj Md Shahnol bin Hj Bakar, who was stationed in front of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex said, “We have only received minor cases today, nothing serious. Patients with cases of heat-stroke, blisters and mild headaches were promptly treated at out first-aid kiosk. Taking into account the uncertainty of weather conditions nowadays, so far it has been a smooth operation and successful one.”

Hj Shahnol (left) a paramedic from RIPAS was stationed in front of the Yayasan SHHB Building

A Year 10 student from Sekolah Menengah Masin and a volunteer from the Red Crescent Society, Zulfadli bin Hasli, expressed his delight to see the parade from inside the Taman itself.

He said that the apart from the unforgettable experience, he is also more than happy to help people who required medical attention during the celebration and felt so proud and patriotic for contributing to his country. The Red Crescent volunteers comprised secondary school students who joined the society as part of their co-curricular activities.

Md Zulfadli from the Red Crescent Society with fellow volunteers

- Borneo Bulletin, Thursday 24 February 2011.

Belait Red Crescent Society links up with secondary schools

BELAIT

Friday, February 25, 2011

THE Belait Red Crescent Society took the initiative to build closer ties with the Belait education sector recently by linking up with two more secondary schools in the Belait district.Red Cross Society of both Kuala Belait's Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Secondary School and Sungai Liang's Chung Lian School will now be linked to the Belait Red Crescent, and will in turn receive support from the district level society in terms of first aid training and support.Society Chairman Chai Yum Fatt was present at both schools to present first aid kits to signify the closer links between the parties. Chung Lian School Principal Aziz Mustapha Kula and Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Secondary School Education Officer Judith Liew were at hands to receive the first aid kits.

Belait Red Crescent Society Assistant Chairman Hj Ismail Kassim (2nd R) explaining to Chung Lian School Principal Aziz Mustapha Kula (L) on things to note about safety in the school during a visit to the school recently. Looking on is Society Chairman Chai Yum Fatt (C). Picture: BT/Chua Guan Cheong

- Chua Guan Cheong, The Brunei Times -->