Health

Dry Weather In Miri Taking Its Toll

MIRI, - The dry weather in Miri Division over the last three weeks is taking its toll on the people, with over 1,000 rural folk being in need of clean water supply and 200,000 more affected by the haze.

Miri Resident and district offices would be sending tankers to bring clean water to the affected population soon.

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Please be informed that Pustaka Miri will be organizing a public health talk entitled 'Latest Management in Joint and Back Pain'.

The event will be held on Thursday, 4th March 2010 at the library’s Auditorium starting from 2:30pm and admission is FREE.

Dr. Francis Ting Siew Sieng – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Normah Medical Specialist Centre, Kuching has been invited to conduct the talk. The emphasis on the talk will be on the importance of caring for the joints and spine as well as creating awareness of the common causes, prevention steps and treatments for the conditions.

For further information, contact Ahmad Samsudin or Masni Abdullah at 085-422525 or email ahmads1@sarawaknet.gov.my .

Visit http://www.pustaka-sarawak.com for updates on the upcoming activities.

Free aerobics sessions by an experienced instructor
Time : Monday - Friday, 5:15pm
Venue: Miri City Fan Open Amphitheatre

From our friends in Pustaka.

For more information, please contact Kuswandi Kartawi at 085-422525 or email: kuswandk@sarawaknet.gov.my

Sarawak on dengue alert

MIRI: Sarawak has been put on dengue red alert following an explosion of cases – about 10 new hospital admissions in Miri alone every day.

Five people have already died – four in Miri and one in Kuching – and the number of infected cases is closing in on the 4,000 mark.

At Miri Hospital, new wards have to be found to accommodate new patients, with the city already seeing 873 cases.

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Come forward to donate blood, or even informing others to come forward, will save another life and reduce the suffering of others. Successful donors will receive tokens of appreciation and refreshment will be served.

This Blood Donation drive is organized by Pustaka Miri, Mega Hotel, Lions Club of Miri Host and RTM Miri. Alternatively, please call Blood Bank if you are willing to come forward now at 085-416657/ 428032

Date : 12 Dec 09 - Sat
Time : 8:00am - 12:00nn
Venue : Mega Hotel's Imperial Ballroom, Level 4