Azlan Othman

In conjunction with Ramadhan, in addition to taking precautionary measures against the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Health (MoH) shared health advice that can be practised throughout the month.

“Let us practise healthy eating which is balanced and moderate,” Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar said during the daily press conference at the Ministry of Health’s Al-‘Afiah Hall yesterday.

“One should limit oily and fatty food, reduce salt and sugar in food and drinks and increase the intake of fruits and vegetables. We should also ensure that we drink at least eight to 12 glasses of water daily. This can be taken during and after breaking of fast, after Sunnat Tarawikh prayers, before bedtime and during sahur (last meal before fasting starts),” the minister said. He said light and moderate physical activity can be performed during Ramadhan.

“Physical activities such as walking, cycling, gardening or light exercise can be done in the morning, before breaking the fast or after Sunnat Tarawikh prayers for 30 minutes daily.”

He said smokers can take the opportunity during Ramadhan to quit the habit completely for their own sake and their family.

“Let us take Ramadhan to bring our family closer together and pray at homes and pray that Allah the Almighty always bless Brunei, provide guidance and free the country from COVID-19.”

The MoH also took the opportunity to wish everyone a happy Ramadhan.