Helpful Medical Teams At Taman
By Asri Razak and Sobrina Rosli

Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 20 students participating in the National Day's field performance at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien yesterday suffered from heat stroke. Lucky for them the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleh Hospital (Ripas) medical teams were at hand to render immediate assistance.

Ripas's Nursing officer, Maraja Ulat said, there were 16 posts sparsely spread all over the area around the Taman where the public could seek medical attentions.

For emergency cases they would be referred to one of the 3 clinics set up in the area. The clinics were manned by doctors, nurses and complete with equipment.

He said heatstroke is common at gatherings where people are exposed to the scorching sun for a long period of time.

"The number of people brought in for treatment due to heatstroke at this year's National Day celebrations is the same as last year's," Maraja said.

Hj Omar, 55, whose daughter was one of the participants taking part in the performance expressed his concern over the weather saying that Brunei's weather had been unpredictable over the past weeks. "Fortunately the rain had stopped enabling the students to perform after weeks of training."

He also commended on the medical service provided by the Ripas hospital which in his view was very helpful indeed.

"I have heard of children suffering from heatstroke which can be very worrying as Brunei can get really hot at this time of year. The setting up of posts by Ripas hospital is helpful in case of emergencies."

Farizah, a 17-year-old student who took part in yesterday's parade said it was very assuring to see nurses and members of the hospital around the venue, because to take people who need medical help to the hospital will take a longer time and it is quite difficult to get out of the area filled with thousands of people. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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