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RIPAS 25 Anniversary
The Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha turns 25 on the 20th
of this month. Since its establishment in 1984 it has
rapidly developed in terms of personnel and service
achievements. RIPAS hospital is capable of providing
technologically advanced medical care with it's
increasing number of local doctors and specialist
services. The hospital's Management and Administration
through the Ministry of Health will continue to improve
its comprehensive medical care to people in the country.
Implemented strategies and plans, fall in line with its
mission to promote and improve service standards through
effective, safe and quality health care. The Minister of
Health unveiled programmes in confronting the increasing
number of cancer and kidney patients in the country.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato
Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi said the Ministry of Health
will periodically research the increasing number of
cancer cases in the country and how to provide Oncology
Services to cancer patients. The minister also touched
on the rise in kidney patients over the last 25 years
and how food and lifestyle choices can impact. The
Ministry now has more sophisticated machines including
the City Scan to treat kidney patients. An MRI machine
and other equipment are in the works.
Sunat Terawih prayer and Tedarus
The
month of Ramadhan is glorified with sunnat terawih
prayer and the sunnat witir prayers as well as tedarus
ceremonies at main mosques, suraus and religious halls
throughout the country inorder to get blessings from
Allah the Amighty. Last night the sunat prayers was held
the men's hall of Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, Kampong
Kiarong.
Among those present were associations, and residents of
the village. After performingTarawih and Witir prayers,
the congregation held Berterdarus ceremonies or quran
reading. The tedarus covers 30 chapters of the Al Quran
and provides life lessons for Muslims. Quran reading
during Ramadhan promises a multitude of rewards.
Outpatient Service during Ramadhan
The
Ministry of Health has announced that the Outpatient
Service at the Health Centre in Bandar Seri Begawan will
extend its services after office hours during the month
of Ramadhan. The additional time is to enable patients
to get treatment during the month of Ramadhan. Last
night, RTB's crew at a close look at the outpatient
clinic in Jalan 0ng Sum Ping .
The clinic was crowded due to the three-day public
holidays and the clinic has to extend its service until
11 PM. The outpatient clinic will function as normal
from Monday to Thursday, and Saturday from 8 am to 2 PM
and from 7 PM to 10 PM. While on Friday, Sunday and
public holiday, the clinic will open from 2 PM to 5 PM
and from 7 PM to 10 PM.
Saudi Arabia has contributed 239 copies of the Al-Quran
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has contributed
239 copies of the Al-Quran to the Prime Minister's
Office. The contribution was presented by the Embassy's
Charge d'Affair, His Excellency Amer A. Al-Shery to the
Senior Administrative Officer at the Prime Minister's
Office, Pengiran Harun bin Pengiran Haji Aliuddin. The
presentation took place at the embassy in Kampong Salar,
Jalan Muara.
National Disaster Management Centre
A Public Works Department Operation Control Centre has been
set up in Jalan Tasek Lama at the Water Services
Department Building. JKR is the supporting agent to the
National Disaster Management Centre. The centre will
handle public complaints about landslides, roads
drainage, flood, sewerage or water supply.
The Centre includes the Customer Care Centre's 1-4-0 hot
line which operates on a 24 hour basis to receive
complaints from the public or from the National Disaster
Management Centre. It plays the role of catalyst and
coordinator to ensure that complaints are dealt with
swiftly and efficiently. The Operation Control Centre
aims to improve the Public Work Department's services
inline with other developed countries.
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News]
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