FAMILY members come together to engage in fun and educational activities at Gleneagles Hospital Penang this morning.
Organised by the hospital, in collaboration with the DAP Nagore Road Branch team and the Taman Traffic Village Community Management Council (MPKK), the Interactive Edutainment Programme attracted 37 children who had the opportunity to explore exciting activities under the guidance of professionals from Gleneagles Hospital Penang.
The children checked out an ambulance at the Emergency Department, learned about hand hygiene and wound care, as well as gained valuable knowledge about food and diet.
In addition, there was also a health talk on fever in children and basic first aid for the guests.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Interactive Edutainment Programme was timely and relevant.
“This initiative holds great significance.
“It emphasises that healthy living begins at a young age.
“Instilling positive wellness choices early in life creates a lasting impact, ingraining healthy practices that pave the way for a thriving future generation,” Chow said in his speech at Gleneagles Hospital Penang today.
He urged the people to prioritise safety and adopt healthy practices.
Chow also commended Gleneagles Hospital Penang for playing its role in building resilient societies.
“The hospital’s efforts are very much in line with the state’s placemaking initiatives to enhance welfare and care systems.
“Congratulations parents and children for making the programme a success,” he said.
Chow also thanked the frontliners for their sacrifices.
Gleneagles Hospital Penang chief executive officer Ivan Loh said Gleneagles Hospital Penang has the privilege of witnessing the wonders of birth every single day and seeing the newborns grow into curious toddlers and young children.
“As they explore the world and gain new knowledge, they also become vulnerable to injuries.
“This makes healthcare and personal care among the important skills to acquire to ensure we safeguard our children’s wellbeing and health,” Loh said.
He added that the programme equipped the children with a basic understanding of how to care for themselves and how to react to minor incidents – physically and emotionally.
Also present were Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng and DAP Nagore Road branch chairman Adrian Hor.
Story by Christopher Tan
Pix by Siew Chia En and Christopher Tan
Video by Siti Nuratikah Rahmat