By Yusrin Junaidi
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, SEPT 08 – The Ministry of Health (MOH) through the Physiotherapy Service held a Celebration of World Physiotherapy Day 2024 held at BIBD Connects and the car park of Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas, Bandar Ku Ceria, Bandar Seri Begawan this morning.
Present as the guest of honor is the Honorable Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar.
Also present at this event were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Awang Haji Maswadi bin Hj Mohsin; Permanent Secretary (Sports) of the Ministry of Youth Culture and Sports, Pengiran Muhammad Amirrizal bin Pengiran Hj Mahmud; Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Directors, Senior Officers, Officers and Staff from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, private medical centers and Associations and various non-governmental organizations.
The ceremony started with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat by Ustaz Khairunnisa bin Hj Zainin, Trained Religious Teacher, Hospital Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha and continued with activities Movement For Health which was launched by the Honorable Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohammad Isham.
Activities Movement for Health involving event participants of all ages and ability to move either using walking aids, or those using wheelchairs or other mobility equipment along a 2.5 kilometer dedicated route around Bandar Seri Begawan in a conducive and inclusive atmosphere and environment to all.
There are also exhibitions from physiotherapy centers across the country that showcase the services offered and physical activity activities for every age and ability such as sports and quizzes that are open to the public.
Among the physiotherapy centers participating in this event are the Physiotherapy Unit, Ministry of Health; Center for Optima and Military Fitness, Ministry of Defence; Center for Sports Medicine and Research, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports; Jerudong Beach Expert Center; Gleneagles Jerudong Park Medical Center; Traphy (Physiotherapy & Sports Science Centre); Core Physiotherapy; Panaga Health Center and Spine Joint Physiotherapy
A member of the rehabilitation staff at the Ministry of Health, Dayang Nuraimi Mahirah binti Haji Islam, when interviewed stated that the celebration of World Physiotherapy Day 2024 is aimed at increasing public awareness of the importance of physiotherapy in everyday life.
He added that physiotherapy focuses on movement in order to treat patients or anyone with physical problems by optimizing movement through exercise and treatment. hands on to them. Physiotherapy is not only for patients but is important for those who like sports, athletes and especially those who are interested in extreme sports.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, World Physiotherapy Day is celebrated every year on September 8, 2024 around the world. This year, the Physiotherapy Service from the ministry took the opportunity to give more exposure to the public about physiotherapy services across the country in line with the vision of the Ministry of Health – Together Towards Healthy Citizens.
