Today, May 12 is observed as International Nurses' Day across the world to appreciate and honour the services of nurses. This celebration falls on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, who is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing. In her time, Nightingale went beyond the call of duty and braved through difficult situations to save lives out of compassion for those in need.
Read moreYesterday, Sunday 8 May, over 200 donors steadily streamed into Nalanda Centre from as early as 9am, to donate blood in support of the Blood Donation Drive held as part of this year’s Buddha Day Observance. Earlier still, were volunteers who happily and readily assisted donors throughout the process to maintain a smooth and orderly flow. The diligent doctors and nurses from the National Blood Bank (Pusat Darah Negara) also worked non-stop to accommodate all potential donors.
Read moreThe pandemic may have had potentially deeper effects on us than we realise. Find out more about your mental health, with this screening carried out by qualified counsellors on Sunday 15 May. All discussions are entirely confidentially.
Read moreThe pandemic may have had potentially deeper effects on us than we realise. Find out more about your mental health, with this screening carried out by qualified counsellors on two Sundays – 8 and 15 May. All discussions are entirely confidentially.
Read moreToday, the Movement Control Order 3.0 in Malaysia will be intensified in a bid to stem the stark increase of Covid-19 infections across the country. While we stay at home and do our duty to follow all SOPs, let our thoughts of love and kindness go to all front-liners who are battling with Covid-19 day and night to keep us safe.
Read moreToday is International Nurses Day, which is celebrated around the world every year on 12 May in conjunction with the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910). The indispensable role of nurses has never been more apparent as they battle relentless for the lives of their patients in this Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreSince 1950, ‘World Health Day’ is celebrated annually on 7 April to raise awareness on the importance of global health. Battling Covid-19 in the past year has highlighted this importance – the interdependence of our own physical health and the well-being of others, and how devastating it can be should we be careless or indifferent. Thus, we can also see that while the virus affects everyone regardless of race or religion, the communities that place higher emphasis on caring for one another have been able to weather the pandemic most effectively.
Read moreThe statistics of mental stress worldwide since the Covid-19 pandemic started show results that are staggering, with manifold increases in reported cases of depression, domestic violence and anxiety. We can manage this better by being mindful of our thoughts and bringing them back to the present moment, whilst gently convincing our minds to not overthink.
Read moreIn just the last 4 weeks, another 6.7 million people have been infected by Covid-19 worldwide bringing the total number of infections to 16.7 million. Over 650,000 of those infected have succumbed to the virus, and more than 66,000 are in critical condition. The numbers are staggering and yet the peak is likely not over, according to experts.
Read moreThe world marked another grim milestone today with 10 million confirmed Covid-19 infections resulting in more than 500,000 deaths. Four large countries – the United States of America, Brazil, Russia and India – account for 50% of all cases reported globally. Indeed, the epicentre of this pandemic has shifted from Asia to Europe, North America, and now to Latin America.
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