HOLIDAY cheer was spread among the patients of the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (Ripas) Hospital this Hari Raya Aidil Fitri as the Ministry of Health presented hampers and goody-bags to them yesterday at the hospital wards.
The distribution of the gifts was led by the Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman, who was accompanied by his wife.
The presentation of hampers and goody-bags is held every year by the ministry in the hopes of raising the patients' spirits since they could not be at home to celebrate the festive season with their families.
The hampers and goody-bags were filled with food items derived from the collective contributions from Baiduri Bank, Chop Eng Hong Supermarket and the Ripas welfare fund.
The children of the Pediatric Unit were also given the traditional green packets, which were contributed by philanthropists and the ministry's Sports and Social Welfare Body.
The Deputy Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah and spouse also participated in the handing over of the contributions.
The permanent secretary and other senior officials from the ministry as well as Ripas hospital and Baiduri Bank staff were also present yesterday.
At present, as many as 366 patients are undergoing treatment at the hospital wards. A total of 48 of these patients are children.(ODM1)
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