LABUAN — A health awareness programme organised by Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) attracted 150 students and staff, focusing on the safe use of medicines and personal hygiene practices.
The programme, titled “Kenali Ubat Anda & Level Up Your Hygiene”, was jointly organised by UMSKAL’s Residential College Administration Division (BPKK), Universiti Malaysia Sabah Hospital (HUMS) and the Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS).
Held yesterday at the UMSKAL Theaterette Hall from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, the programme featured talks by nurse Rosima Rossley Layang and assistant pharmacy officer Camelia Rachel Sinidol.
The sessions covered the proper and safe management and use of medicines, as well as the importance of maintaining good personal hygiene to promote a healthy and safe campus environment.
The programme was attended by UMSKAL Residential College principal Ts Hadzariah Ismail, Residential College Division head Norhanizah Adnan, Beta College representative Darnell Elijah Edward, programme director Mariatul Bidin and coordinating officer Mohd Norizal Md Jumat.
Participants were also awarded merit/SDP points to encourage their involvement in campus activities.
The programme aimed to strengthen basic health knowledge and encourage healthy lifestyle practices among the UMSKAL community, with similar initiatives expected to continue in the future.
