SARS forum for health care workers

The facilitators conducting the talk on SARS

Nurses taking down pointers during the talk

As part of its strategy in the management of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, commonly known as SARS, the Ministry of Health recently held a talk attended mostly by nurses. The talk was held at the Lecture Theatre of RIPAS Hospital on April 19. Facilitated by the Brunei Nurses Association (BNA), the talk was officiated by its president and event organiser, Dr Hj Abdul Amit Hj Musa. He stated that it was very important for the nurses to have a clear understanding not only on the disease, but also the Ministry of Health's policy, management strategy and contingency plan when dealing with the SARS outbreak.

Dr Hjh Norhayati Hj Md Kassim from the Department of Health Services also spoke on SARS issues including health policies and the Ministry's plans in dealing with the outbreak. Also present was Dr Pg Hj Hisamuddin Pg Dato Hj Badaruddin, who answered questions from the nurses.

Participants at the talk expressed their gratitude at such a timely seminar session, which helped alleviate their fears and prepared them to handle the situation more efficiently. One participant added that she now felt better to deal with patient's queries about the SARS outbreak.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin