12 September 2012 - Knowledge Convention Exhibition 2012

The Knowledge Convention Exhibition this year focuses on the field of Health. It is in accordance with the objective of the comprehensive National Health Care System which is one of the main contributors to the achievement of Brunei Vision 2035.

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and other members of the royal family consented to view the Exhibition. His Majesty then consented to sign a plaque and consented to receive a pasambah.

Knowledge Convention Exhibition 2012 with the concept of life-long health, uses the format of "Pavilion on the Cycle of Health Stages". It features Islamic history and health heritage, which showcases initiatives and approaches on health care and practices beginning from the stage of an individual from child, youth, adult and senior citizen, up to the levels of family institution, the community as well as other institutions such as the workplace, educational institution, kampung and mukim. Health-related national policies are also on display.

Knowledge Convention 2012 is designed to be a knowledge platform and to upgrade knowledge that is very valuable and beneficial to the various levels of the citizens and residents in this country. The theme: "Good Health - the Basis of National Well-being" highlights the importance of health in all aspect of life, including in health care matters and healthy life practices. It emphasises on the need for every individual, family and community to play their respective role to generate a more sustainable socio-economic progress as well as guarantee the well-being of the nation. Knowledge Convention Exhibition 2012 is on until the 17th of this month.

At this exhibition, His Majesty consented to launch the "Brunei Darussalam Healthcare Information and Management System"- BRU-HIMS. BRU-HIMS is Brunei Darussalam's e-health programme which will enhance integration of different health care levels and ensure more effective health care services. The focus of BRU-HIMS is to consolidate the health system by improving the medical and health services as well the management of hospitals, health centres, treatment centres and clinics through relevant and up-to-date data provision for the professional and administrative services.

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