Talks by Catholic Nurses Guild

Members of the Catholic Nurses Guild

The Sandakan Catholic Nurses Guild (CNG) led by the Chairperson, Agnes and family members visited the St. Mary's Hostel on Saturday 19th September 2009 to conduct talks on personal health and hygiene especially on H1N1.

There are currently 22 boys boarding at the hostel. All of them attend the Catholic Mission School of Sekolah Menengah St Mary, Sandakan which is adjacent to the hostel.

The program began at 8.30 am with an Opening Prayer led by the Chairperson of the CNG. Sinclair Kelvindiran from the Health Department presented a talk on H1N1 and the necessity to take precautionary steps to prevent from the said disease. The boys gave full attention to the talks and had the opportunity to participate in practical sessions on the proper ways of washing one's hands.

Francis Chai, the Chairman of the Hostel Management Committee extended his sincere appreciation to the CNG for the effort taken to enlighten the boarders on the importance of personal hygiene. He hoped that such activity will be held periodically.

Boarders, members of CNG and hostel committee

The boarders, members of the hostel management committee and members of CNG with their family members then had a fellowship before a group photo was taken.


Article and photos by Raymond Wong