THE Employees Trust Fund (TAP) will put further emphasis on health awareness of its staff members through various activities to be organised throughout the year as part of their "Let's Get Healthy"campaign.
This was said by Yusof Hj Abd Rahman, managing director of TAP, who led a delegation of approximately 150 staff members from TAP and the Ministry of Health (MoH) to the Health Promotion Centre in Berakas yesterday in a bid to raise awareness on the importance of healthy living while also promoting the Health Promotion Centre.
Yusof further informed The Brunei Times that the excursion also served a secondary function of team building while also acting as a social outing for the staff members.
When asked about his current view on the general health of Bruneians, Yusof replied that obesity is still a dilemma faced by the people in the Sultanate. "People are becoming more aware but obesity is still a problem."
The excursion was organised through TAP's Sports and Social Welfare Body (BKSTAP) with the primary objective of allowing the participants to observe and learn about health and familiarise themselves with the facilities and services offered by the centre.
"It is really interesting and fascinating," said one of the participants who requested to be known as Man. The assistant security officer of TAP who was visiting the centre for the first time said that he was most impressed with the design and exhibits that were on display.
"This is a very good way to help educate the younger people of the country, especially since there is lack of health information to be found here," added Man. He went on to suggest that the Health Promotion Centre hold more activities such as organising health classes or games to better promote the centre to attract more visitors.
Participating in the aerobics workout session and also the walkathon which ensued after the tour were the guests of honour, Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of the TAP Board, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Mohammad Hj Daud and Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman.
Acting as the guide for the tour was Health Education Officer, Pg Anuar Husaini Pg Hj Rambli.
The "Let's Get Healthy" campaign was introduced to build a healthy and energetic workforce amongst the TAP staff while also supporting the World Diabetic Day 2008, which is being promoted
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