18 August 2011 - All medical records to be digitized

BRUNEIANS can expect speedier services at all government hospitals and clinics as all medical records will soon be computerised, following the signing of an agreement to implement the Brunei Healthcare Information and Management System (Bru-HIMS).

Acting Director of Healthcare Technology Department at the Ministry of Health Pg Hjh Saadiah Pg Muda Hj Hashim said an electronic patient record will be introduced to replace the medical record folder.

The Ministry of Health signed the agreement with Syarikat Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd to implement the system.

Inking the contract on behalf of MoH was Permanent Secretary Dato Paduka Hj Abd Salam Abd Momin and Deputy Permanent Secretary (Professional and Technical) Dr Hjh Norlila DP Hj Abd Jalil.

Chief Executive Officer of Syarikat Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd, Elvin Hii and Sales and Marketing Director of iSoft, Jegatheswaren Ponnudurai represented their companies.

Witnessing the signing of the agreement yesterday was Minister of Health Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Adanan.

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