The Ministry of Health (MOH or MoH; ) is a
cabinet-level ministry in the
government of Brunei
The Government of Brunei Darussalam is the union government created by the constitution of Brunei where by the Sultan of Brunei is both head of state and head of government (Prime Minister of Brunei). Executive power is exercised by the governm ...
which oversees the
health system in the country. It is currently led by a minister and the incumbent is
Mohd Isham Jaafar, who took office since 1 December 2017.
The ministry is headquartered in
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB; Jawi: بندر سري بڬاوان; ) is the capital city of Brunei. It is officially a municipal area () with an area of and an estimated population of 100,700 as of 2007. It is part of Brunei-Muara District, the s ...
.
Responsibilities
The ministry oversees four government hospitals and 60
health centres and clinics nationwide.
As of 2017, the ministry has been responsible in enforcing 11
legislation
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s related to
public health
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the det ...
,
healthcare professionals (including dentists, midwives, nurses and pharmacists),
infectious diseases,
medicines
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,
mental health
Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. It likewise determines how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Mental hea ...
, poison, and
tobacco
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.
The ministry manages the Brunei Healthcare Information Management System, commonly known as Bru-HIMS, the national
electronic patient record system
An electronic health record (EHR) is the systematized collection of patient and population electronically stored health information in a digital format. These records can be shared across different health care settings. Records are shared thro ...
.
It was introduced on 11 September 2012.
The ministry also manages BruHealth, the national
personal health record
A personal health record (PHR) is a health record where health data and other information related to the care of a patient is maintained by the patient. This stands in contrast to the more widely used electronic medical record, which is operated ...
smartphone app which is integrated with Bru-HIMS.
It was introduced on 14 May 2020, initially as the national COVID-19
contact tracing app.
Access to personal medical records was eventually introduced in the app in September in the same year.
The ministry is playing a key role in handling the
spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Budget
In the fiscal year 2022–23, the ministry has been allocated a budget of
B$392 million, a 1.2 percent increase from the previous year.
Ministers
Notes
References
External links
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Health
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Healthcare in Brunei
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