Let’s talk about cerebral palsy

James Kon

“Cerebral palsy is a medical situation that requires our consideration and solely by elevating consciousness will we be capable to obtain inclusion. Consciousness brings acceptance, which in flip paves the best way for an inclusive society. Constructing an inclusive society is our collective duty.”

Everlasting Secretary on the Ministry of Well being (MoH) cum visitor of honour Haji Maswadi bin Haji Mohsin highlighted this in the course of the opening of the Cerebral Palsy Consciousness Enjoyable Day and Exhibition yesterday. Organised by the MoH in collaboration with the Surprise Children Neighborhood, the occasion was held on the Youngster Improvement Centre (CDC)in Kampong Kiarong.

“The primary section of a Surprise Children Neighborhood-public survey instructed that solely 58.6 per cent of respondents have been acquainted with the medical situation, whereas 20 per cent have been uncertain of the challenges confronted by cerebral palsy victims. The findings point out that public consciousness on the topic remains to be low,” Surprise Children Neighborhood consultant Farah Khairol Asmiee stated.

The Surprise Children Neighborhood Challenge by six medical college students from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) comes underneath the Particular Examine (Module 3), aimed toward deepening medical information and offering alternatives to provide again to society.

“Cerebral palsy is a situation that occurs to a toddler whereas nonetheless within the womb or after start, and it has the potential to affect the lives of the kid and the household. The occasion right now appears to reinforce public consciousness on cerebral palsy, encourage acceptance and enhance the standard of remedy and care,” Farah stated.

Mother and father and guardians exchanged views and private expertise in caring for family members troubled by the medical situation. The day included a workshop and lecture on the CDC and Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam, a discussion board, brief documentary and an exhibition.

In the meantime, Haji Maswadi highlighted that the venture helps additional strengthen unity between the general public and differently-abled people.

“Surprise Children is among the steps in the direction of attaining Brunei Imaginative and prescient 2035’s second objective of getting a top quality of life. That is with specific regard to the fourth key space of offering prime quality public utilities and infrastructure, which stresses on the development of shared-use amenities resembling libraries and laptop labs on the bottom flooring, making them accessible to college students with bodily disabilities. Equally, at recreation centres and playgrounds, it might be good if the amenities may be utilized by youngsters with disabilities.

“In the meantime, the seventh key space focusses on having a united and inclusive neighborhood, coupled with sustainable social safety. This aligns with Surprise Children’ main goal of elevating cerebral palsy consciousness, which is able to eventuate in inclusivity and assist obtain a top quality of life among the many inhabitants,” Haji Maswadi stated.

Excessive Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam Nahida Rahman Shumona, Deputy Everlasting Secretary (Skilled) on the MoH Dr Ang Swee Hui, Performing Deputy Everlasting Secretary (Coverage and Administration) on the MoH Dr Hajah Anie Haryani binti Haji Abdul Rahman, Dean of Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Well being Sciences (PAPRSB IHS) Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Dr Zaw Wint, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital Ophthalmologist Marketing consultant Dr Hajah Helena binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Haji Hurairah, Impian Challenge founder Lailatul Zubaidah binti Haji Mohd Hussain in addition to representatives from Pusat Ehsan and Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) additionally attended.