World Stroke Day
World Stroke Day takes place on October 29th every year. The global awareness day provides a global platform for the stroke community to increase awareness and drive action on stroke around the world.
World Stroke Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the serious nature and high rates of stroke and talk about ways in which we can reduce the burden of stroke through better public awareness of the risk factors and signs of stroke. It is also an opportunity to advocate for action by decision makers at global, regional and national levels that are essential to improve stroke prevention, access to acute treatment and support for survivors and caregivers (World Stroke Organization 2023).
“When somebody has a stroke, every second that goes by is crucial.
As brain tissue and millions of neurons begin to fade away, time could not be more precious.”
World Stroke Day 2023
Brunei Neuroscience Stroke and Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC) of PJSC is truly honoured to have had the privilege of hosting the esteemed Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin, the Minister of Home Affairs, who graciously officiated the launch of our World Stroke Day 2023 event at One City Shopping Centre on 29th October 2023. This significant event spanned over two days, commencing on 28th October 2023.
Dr. Lee Chooi Lynn, our dedicated Chairperson for World Stroke Day 2023, delivered a compelling address to deliver the concerns surrounding strokes in Brunei Darussalam.
Following the official inauguration, the event featured enlightening talks by our valued sponsors, Boeffi International and the Angels Initiative. Subsequently, BNSRC hosted a forum dedicated to the discussion of stroke prevention, led by Dr. Abang Fahmy, a distinguished Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant, alongside other allied healthcare professionals and courageous post-stroke patients. In our commitment to inclusivity, we also engaged our younger generation, encouraging them to participate in a creative colouring contest centered around the theme of stroke prevention.
In our ongoing efforts to promote a more active and healthy lifestyle as part of stroke prevention, BNSRC organised a spirited Zumba session. To conclude this remarkable event, we held a lucky draw for the public, affording attendees the opportunity to participate by visiting various informative booths.
PJSC expresses its deepest gratitude to all sponsors, dedicated committees and participants of World Stroke Day 2023 for their invaluable contributions, which made this event both momentous and highly successful. Your support has been truly instrumental in our mission to combat stroke and enhance public health awareness.
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World Stroke Day 2022
Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) commemorated World Stroke Day 2022 on the 13th November 2022 with a launching ceremony followed by its Walk-A-Mile Walkathon and exhibition at the Open Plaza, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan. Present to launch the event was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham Haji Jaafar, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of PJSC and Minister of Health. Also present as special guest was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi Haji Mohammad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.
The event engages the public and seeks to instill the message of precious tome through activities such as the Walk-A-Mile Walkathon, which is a walk around Bandar Seri Begawan stretching through Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas and checkpoint challenges, designed to emulate the difficulty of stroke patients with trivia questions with a chance to win amazing prizes in the lucky dip.
The exhibition showcases the various departments involves in the treatment and care of stroke patients and booths for exhibitors and sponsors. Among the sponsors are Jerudong Park Medical Centre @jpmcbrunei, Sehat Water IBIC Sdn Bhd @sehatwater, Ben Foods (B) Sdn Bhd and Victorious Health and Fitness Centre @vic2rious.hfc.
Also present during the event was Dr Pg Siti Nur’ashikin Pg Dato Paduka Hj Tengah, Co-Chairperson of PJSC World Stroke Day 2022 Campaign, Dr Haji Mazrul Adimin Haji Awg Besar, Executive Director of PJSC, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, Permanent Secretaries, senior management and staffs of PJSC, and the general publics.
World Stroke Day 2020
PJSC celebrates a campaign to mark World Stroke Day, which is celebrated every year on 29th October, with a launching ceremony at Lobby Level 2, PJSC. Present as the distinguished guests were Dato Seri Setia Dr Awg Hj Md Amin Liew Bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance & Economy II, & the Chairman of PJSC, Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Md Isham Bin Hj Jaafar, Minister of Health & Deputy Chairman of PJSC and Major General (B) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Hj Aminnuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Hj Abidin, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.Giving the opening speech was Pg Dr Hjh Siti Nur’Ashikin Pg Dato Paduka Hj Tengah, Director of Brunei Neuroscience Stroke and Rehabilitation Centre.
It was then followed by a prize presentation to the creative design competition winners and then a tour of the participants booth. In the spirit of this year’s theme, BNSRC presented their special #jointhemovement showcase consisting of an exercise routine by stroke patients, carers & the Rehabilitation Department. This is to encourage everyone to act on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) & engage in physical activity to reduce the risk of having a Stroke.
