14-05-2025
Universiti Brunei Darussalam salutes nurses and midwives' contributions
Nurses and Midwives Retreat Day: Cultivating self-care, resilience, and team spirit event. - Photo: UBD
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Nursing and Midwifery programme of the Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences (PAPRSB IHS), in collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Student Body of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), hosted the Nurses and Midwives Retreat Day: Cultivating Self-Care, Resilience, and Team Spirit on Monday (May 12) at the Main Lecture Theatre and Concourse Area, PAPRSB IHS Extension Building.
The special event commemorated the International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day, aligning with the respective global themes 'Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis' and 'Our Nurses. Our Future.
Caring for nurses strengthens economies.' It aimed to honour the invaluable contributions of nurses and midwives while fostering wellbeing, resilience, and solidarity among healthcare professionals.
The guest of honour, Dean of PAPRSB IHS Professor Kenneth Kok Yuh Yen, officiated the event and emphasised the significance of nurturing a resilient and supported nursing and midwifery workforce.
The retreat welcomed over 200 participants comprising student nurses and midwives, as well as professionals from various institutions and healthcare sectors.
Attendees included representatives from higher education institutions: IBTE, Politeknik Brunei, and PAPRSB IHS, as well as key healthcare organisations such as the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defence (MinDef), Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC), JPMC College of Health Sciences (JCHS), Tamada Nursing Services, and Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
The programme began with an inspiring sharing session by Senior Assistant Professor in Nursing and Midwifery Dr Khadizah Haji Abdul Mumin, titled 'Caring for the Caregivers: Building Perseverance and Resilience.'
A mindful deep breathing session was then facilitated by Assistant Professor Dr Deeni Rudita Idris, offering participants an opportunity to recentre and ground themselves.
This was followed by a mindfulness and poetry activity.
The event concluded with energising team-building exercises led by Assistant Professor in Public Health Dr Sharimawati Sharbini.
'We hope this retreat will be a rejuvenating space for reflection, inspiration, and connection, empowering nurses and midwives to sustain compassionate care in their professional journeys,' said Dr Khadizah.
Senator of the Nursing and Midwifery Student Body Rahmah Sabariah Razak, also shared her reflections: 'Organising this retreat has been a heartfelt initiative. It reminded us of the power of community, the importance of checking in with ourselves, and the value of supporting one another beyond clinical roles. We hope this marks the beginning of many more nurturing spaces for our future healthcare providers.'
In celebration of UBD's 40th anniversary, the Nursing and Midwifery Programme at the PAPRSB IHS reflects on its vital role in shaping healthcare education in the nation.
Since its inception, the programme has grown in strength and reputation, producing skilled, compassionate professionals who serve at the heart of Brunei Darussalam's healthcare system.
This milestone not only marks four decades of academic excellence at UBD but also highlights the enduring commitment of the Nursing and Midwifery Programme to advancing health outcomes and nurturing future leaders in care. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
