News National News National Brunei reaches 201 days without local coronavirus infections Only 8 imported cases have been recorded since May November 23, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health reported one imported COVID-19 case on Monday, a 37-year-old woman who travelled to Brunei from…
News National ASEAN News National ASEAN Sultan calls for equal access to COVID-19 vaccine at ASEAN meeting HM tells Southeast Asian counterparts to keep economies open as part of pandemic recovery November 15, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has underscored the need to ensure countries have equal access to the COVID-19…
News National News National Diabetes remains third leading cause of death as number of patients grows The health minister pays tribute to nurses on World Diabetes Day November 14, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Diabetes is still the third leading cause of death in Brunei while the number of diabetic patients continues to…
News National ASEAN News National ASEAN HM: ASEAN needs to focus on post-pandemic recovery Brunei set to sign RCEP trade deal on Sunday November 13, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — ASEAN needs to urgently support post-pandemic recovery by keeping regional economies open and ready for business, His Majesty Sultan…
News National News National Stroke deaths rise 57% in five years Stroke remains the fourth leading cause of death in Brunei November 1, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has recorded a 57 percent increase in the number of deaths from stroke within five years, according to…
News National News National Coronavirus: One new imported case, but no local transmission for 169 days Brunei records only its seventh imported case since gov't began lifting restrictions in May October 23, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A 40-year-old man tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday after returning to Brunei from Kuala Lumpur last week. The…
News National News National COVID-19 tally rises to 147 with one new imported case Brunei has not reported local transmission of the virus for 161 days October 14, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei recorded one new imported COVID-19 case on Wednesday, bringing the overall tally of coronavirus infections to 147. The…
News National News National Pandemic underscores need to tackle mental health issues, says MCYS More organisations are providing counselling services for employees to improve productivity October 11, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to improve the country’s strategies in dealing with mental health, said the…
News National News National MoH: 7,000 people living with mental illness COVID-19 pandemic has heightened levels of anxiety, depression and social isolation October 9, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – About 7,000 people are being treated for mental illnesses in Brunei, the latest health ministry figures showed. Nearly 4,000…
News National News National COVID-19: Dementia patients struggle with isolation, loneliness Lack of support and social interactions lead to deteriorating mental health October 7, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Dementia patients have had a tough time coping with isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, with their families…