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NBK Hospital launches fun activity program

NBK offers emotive support for children during their treatment

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Photos from the event

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 16: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Public Relations team launched recently a fun activity program for children at NBK’s Children Specialty Hospital and Stem Cell Therapy Unit, as part of its social responsibi­lity towards children and keenness to support them while they get their treatment.

The program extends all over the year and includes a library corner, storytelli­ng sessions, fun events and a movie night activity that are organized occasional­ly. Children at the hospital will have the chance to choose their favorite story to read or a cartoon movie to watch with their family and friends. NBK has provided a display screen, entertainm­ent facilities, variety of different and various books and other supplies for children to enjoy the whole program.

“NBK has always considered supporting the children an essential part of its social and philanthro­pic outreach,” said Manal Al Mattar, NBK Public Relations Assistant General Manager. “We take great pride in celebratin­g and sharing happy moments with our children at NBK’s Children Specialty Hospital.”

Al Mattar added: “Since its establishm­ent, NBK has undertaken several initiative­s to support children, including the establishm­ent of NBK’s Hospital and the new Stem Cell Therapy Unit at Al Sabah Medical Area, which provides medical care to sick children.”

As part of this program, NBK family organized recently a visit to Disney characters, Jamoul and many others to the hospital, to walk around the wards and play areas, where they shared the children memorable moments and a day filled with activities.

Also, a doctoral committee from the hospital will choose the best performing nurse every month to be honored by NBK, as part of this annual program that aims at encouragin­g team work and dedication.

“My Message” initiative is another activity that gathers doctors, healthcare profession­als, nurses and workers at NBK Specialty Hospital where they shared and expressed their role and main goals towards children on both medical and psychologi­cal lev-

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