KOTA KINABALU: In the spirit of the joy of the Christmas season, the Sabah People’s Idea Party’s Women’s Health Bureau (PGRS) held a heart-touching humanitarian program, the “Jolly & Jingle Caregiver Initiative” at the Sabah Women’s & Children’s Hospital yesterday.
The program was led by the Chairman of the Health Bureau and Sabah People’s Idea Party Women’s Exco, Dr Davina Datuk Markus Majihi and launched by the Director of Likas Hospital, Dr Marcus Netto.
It aims to appreciate and give community recognition to the caregivers who have long struggled with the challenges in the treatment journey of Cancer patients.
The Women’s Health Bureau of the Sabah People’s Idea Party also gave donations in the form of blankets, neck pillows, and special food to the caregivers who faithfully take care of their beloved patients.
This initiative also reflects the spirit of care and empathy during the festive season, it is hoped that this small donation can provide some cheer and positive spirit for them to stay strong and persevere.
In the speech of the program by the Chairman of the Health Bureau, Dr Davina Datuk Markus Majihi, said the role of caregivers is very important, in fact they need to stay strong even though there are times when they face emotional moments because they see their loved ones in pain and sadness. We appreciate their sacrifice and perseverance. They are true HERO’s who deserve appreciation.
Also present at the Launching Ceremony were Deputy Director (Medicine I), Dr Christine Lu, Deputy Director (Management), Adrian Allan, Matron Anita Abd Malek and nurses who provide comprehensive support in providing the best healthcare.
The Health Bureau also thanked the main sponsors, HERO Sabah & Hayat Technologies, who have played an important role in making this initiative a success.
This initiative does not only provide physical aid but also to create a local support network to exchange experiences and provide support, so that together we can be a source of strength and hope for the caregivers of cancer patients.