Effective surveillance systems and timely information sharing continue be the backbone in strengthening regional preparedness. However, public health surveillance should not just be top-down, with monitoring only done by the authorities. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Read more…
Category: Health & Safety
According to the World Health Organisation, WHO, the ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’, AMR is becoming one of the ten global health threats. At least 4.95 million deaths are estimated to be related to AMR in 2019. The Minister of Health in a message Read more…
The World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10th October each year to raise public awareness of the importance of and generate support for aspects of mental health care. However, mental illness are subject to negative judgements and stigma Read more…
Two cases are in Category 4, requiring oxygen assistance and close monitoring. The Ministry of Health stated that 625 cases have recovered. 86.5 percent of children aged 5 to 11 have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and Read more…
One out of 10 adults in the country is known to have diabetes. Globally, one out two adults do not know they are living with diabetes. In this regard, the Ministry of Health stressed that diabetes screening that is focused Read more…
As a preparation towards the implementation of the 3rd National Health and Nutritional Status Survey, NHANSS, yesterday morning a briefing was held at the Officers Official Residence Hall in the Tutong District. The briefing was delivered by Doctor Norzawani Read more…
Two cases are in Category 4. The Ministry of Health in its press release stated that 442 cases recovered. 86.3 per cent of children aged 5 to 11 have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 61.8 per Read more…