On Tuesday the Ministry of Health in collaboration with DST held a Ramadan charity drive, an annual initiative called “Ihsan Kasih”, as part of DST’s Corporate Social Responsibility.
The aim of the initiative is to spread love, compassion and generosity to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan.
This year, DST took a different approach to make a more meaningful impact by partnering with the Medical Social Work Unit at the Ministry of Health to provide underprivileged patients with essential medical equipment and supplies.
The Ihsan Kasih Ramadhan Charity Drive was led by Acting CEO of RIPAS Hospital Abdol Hazis Hj Ahad and DST CEO Radin Sufri Radin Basiuni, along with members of the senior leadership team at DST and officers and staff from the Medical Social Work Unit.
“The partnership between DST and RIPAS Medical Social Workers underscores our commitment to supporting the healthcare needs of underprivileged patients in our community,” said DST’s CEO Radin. “Through Ihsan Kasih, we aim to unite DSTians in voluntary work, driven by love and compassion, to create positive impacts for Bruneians in need.”
A total of 23 patients received hospital beds, hearing aids, milk supplies, oxygen machines, and more.
The list of priority patients was carefully vetted by the Medical Social Work Unit, highlighting individuals who require urgent assistance in the Brunei-Muara and Tutong districts.
“We are honoured to initiate this year’s charity drive alongside the RIPAS Medical Social Workers team,” Radin added.
“Together, we hope to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in need and contribute to their well-being during this holy month of Ramadhan and beyond that.”
DST hopes that these contributions will alleviate the burden of medical expenses for patients and improve their quality of life in the long-term.