| Faza Suraj |
READING specific texts has been proven to induce therapeutic effects and peace on sick people, and can even inspire positive thinking, said Dayang Norhasinah binti Haji Moksin, the Head of the Library Division at the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP).
Norhasinah was speaking at a launching ceremony of the ‘Membaca Bersama Di Rumah Sakit’ project, which took place yesterday at the Suri Seri Begawan Hospital (HSSB).
She also mentioned in her speech, that this practice of reading for therapeutic effect is known as ‘bibliotherapy’.
Eight trolleys filled with books and current reading materials will be placed at strategic locations throughout the hospital, which include the registration and pharmacy areas, the blood stations, dialysis centres, and all wards within the hospital.
The guest of honour cutting the ribbon to launch the ceremony. – FAZASURAJ
This is the second project of its kind in Brunei Darussalam, with the first being launched in 2013 at the Pengiran Isteri Hajjah Mariam Hospital in the Temburong District.
Currently, there are plans in the pipeline to extend the project to hospitals in the Brunei-Muara and Tutong districts.
According to a press release, the bibliotherapy sessions will be conducted at 9.00am, at the HSSB, on these dates: April 18, May 21, June 20, July 21, August 24, September 20, October 22, November 21 and December 15.
Officiating at yesterday’s launching ceremony was Pengiran Dr Haji Mohd Khalifah bin Pengiran Haji Ismail, the Chief Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health.
Also among those present at the event were Hajah Nortijah binti Haji Mohd Hassan, the Acting Director of DBP; and Haji Sahari bin Haji Nasar, the Acting Deputy Director of DBP.
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