UK Hospital Introduces First Ever Disposable Sterile Hijabs Thanks To This M’sian Doctor

Many Malaysians abroad have been achieving milestones that not only make us Malaysians proud, but also benefit thousands if not millions of people across the globe.

And today, it’s UK-based Malaysian junior doctor Farah Roslan who've made an impact.

According to the BBC, the Royal Derby Hospital has become the first hospital in the UK to introduce disposable sterile headscarves.

This new invention could potentially benefit many Muslim medical practitioners all over the world, and it’s all thanks to Farah’s idea which she got during her training with the Royal Derby Hospital.

The idea developed after she had some infection concerns regarding her hijab that she wore throughout the day.

"I'd been using [the same headscarf] all day which obviously wasn't clean and ideal," she told BBC Radio Derby.

"I didn't feel comfortable taking it off and I was pulled out from the theatre, respectfully, due to infection control."

"I'm really happy and looking forward to seeing if we can endorse this nationally," she said.

We are proud to be national leaders of good practice and inclusivity.We believe we're the first Trust in the UK to introduce disposable sterile headscarves for staff to use in our Operating Theatres thanks to former Royal Derby Hospital Medical Student, Farah Roslan. pic.twitter.com/Mzb5nK1950
— University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT (@UHDBTrust) December 11, 2019

Traditionally, doctors performing surgery in the operation theatre will don a disposable sterile cap.

Consultant surgeon Gill Tierney, who mentored Farah, was pleased with the headscarf.

"We know it's a quiet, silent, issue around theatres around the country and I don't think it has been formally addressed," she said.

"It hasn't cost much and hopefully the effect will be enormous."

Congrats, Farah and Royal Derby Hospital! We’re pretty sure her brainchild has sent ripples in the medical world, especially in the operation theatre.

Malaysia boleh!