Brunei News Gazette

Category: Medical

Salmonella Infections in the Philippines Surge in 2023

MANILA – The Philippines has experienced a significant rise in salmonella cases in 2023, with reported infections reaching 13,000, up from 9,000 in the previous year.

According to Philippines News Agency, Homer Pantua, a returning scientist with the…

Abra Town Set to Open Drug Rehabilitation Center

ABRA – A new drug rehabilitation center, Balay Silangan, is slated to open in an agricultural town within Abra province, aimed at supporting residents from this town and neighboring municipalities in their recovery journey.

According to Philippines …

PJSC Marks World Cancer Day with Awareness Campaign

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) commemorated World Cancer Day 2024 with a vibrant awareness campaign held on the morning of February 4th at Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in the capital. The event was inaugurat…

Early Detection Key to Cervical Cancer Prevention

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – In the wake of World Cancer Day, medical experts have emphasized the critical role of early detection in combating cervical cancer, which ranks among the top three cancers affecting women in the country, following breast and color…

Launch of Brunei Darussalam National Health Laboratory System

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — On the 3rd of February 2024, the Brunei Darussalam National Health Laboratory System (BDNHLS) was officially launched, marking a significant stride towards enhancing laboratory services in the country. The ceremony was held at Dew…