Slipping And Falling, Road Mishaps and Poisoning Why Bruneians Get Injured

Princess Rahimah

Bandar Seri Begawan - Her Royal Highness Princess Rashidah Saadatul Bolkiah yesterday heard that slipping and falling, road mishaps and poisoning were why most Bruneians ended up injured.

The Brunei Princess was attending a ceremony to launch World Health Day at the International Convention Centre in Berakas yesterday.

Health Minister Pehin Dato Awang Haji Abu Bakar in his opening address noted that slipping and falling, road mishaps and poisoning were the main causes of reported accidental injuries in Brunei.

Since March this year, a total of 311 children have been admitted to hospital with accidental injuries. Of the total, 12 were fatal.

Pehin Abu Bakar said this year a total of 75 people were involved in road accidents in which three died. Tragic accidents in which casualties or fatalities involved children brought so much grief to their families.

Therefore, the minister underscored the role of parents and guardians to ensure the utmost safety precaution be taken for children while travelling.

This is a continuous responsibility until the children could look after themselves, he said.

He urged everyone to work together towards achieving a healthier and safer environment for the future of children in Brunei.

This year's event carries the theme, 'Shape the future of life, healthy environment for children.'

Various schools presented performances in relations to this year's theme. Princess Rahimah Sanaul Bolkiah was among those who performed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) focused on the need for everyone to commit to turning the three of life's assets to the highest quality. These assets were health, environment and children.

They are related to one another and ensure that a healthy environment is important for a better life in the future.

The function also coincided with the presentation of prizes to winners in a drawing and colouring contest held in conjunction with World Health Day.

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