'Ministry of health' Stories

MoH assures Bruneians of COVID-19 vaccine safety In budget readout, minister also reports rise in calls to mental health helpline, says more healthcare workers needed

March 25, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The health minister has appealed to the public to take the COVID-19 vaccine once it is available, saying it…

MoH: Rise in heart disease among younger patients worrying Forty percent of deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases are in people aged 35 and 64

September 29, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health is seeing an increase in deaths caused by heart disease among those under 75, the…

Almost 40 dengue cases recorded in first four months of 2018, half in Kampong Ayer MoH expects the number of dengue cases to rise and is urging residents to maintain good hygiene

May 9, 2018

Brunei has recorded 37 dengue cases in the first four months of 2018, with half of them detected in Kampong Ayer, the Ministry…

Throw these out now: MoH takes down four health products Continued use of these products may result in kidney failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, coma and even death

April 26, 2018

Another four health products have now been taken off the shelves after being found adulterated with potent western medicine ingredients. Three of the…

Brunei’s vaccination coverage almost 100%, exceeding WHO goal This year's World Immunisation Week carries the theme 'Protected Together, #vaccineswork'

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April 24, 2018

Brunei’s immunisation coverage now stands at over 95 per cent, higher than the Global Vaccine Action Plan aim of at least 90 per…

Businesses now more savvy about screening requirement for beauty products The Ministry of Health processes 500 cosmetic products each month, and the number is expected to rise

April 21, 2018

Retailers are becoming more aware of the responsibility to have their cosmetic products screened by the Ministry of Health (MoH), a pharmacist at…

Two more cosmetic products taken off shelves as MoH tightens crackdown Over 10,000 products were confiscated last year for violating medical regulations

March 27, 2018

Two more products have been taken off the shelves for being contaminated with mercury, raising the number of products adulterated with undeclared substances…

Health Ministry to focus spending on improving patient care, reducing NCDs Minister tables $345 million budget for 2018/19

March 18, 2018

Taking into account the annual increase in staff salaries, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed a seven percent hike for its 2018/19…

MoH: 108 people fined for smoking in public spaces this year Compound fines start at $300 for people who violate Tobacco Order

March 18, 2018

A total of 108 people have been fined for smoking in public areas since the start of 2018, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has…

MoH: Businesses without permit to sell cosmetics, health supplements can be fined $5,000 Untested health or beauty products may be tainted with substances that can cause organ failures, cancer and heart irregularities

March 9, 2018

Despite confiscating over 15,000 unregistered health and beauty products off shelves and cube stores in 2017, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has yet…

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