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BRUNEI must continue to promote engineering and technological advancements for the healthcare industry in order to develop innovative solutions to treat diseases better, said a senior government official.
Dr Hjh Norlila Dato Paduka Hj Abdul Jalil, the deputy permanent secretary (professional and technical) at the Ministry of Health, said smart technology plays a crucial role in the field of healthcare and contributes to improving standards all over the world.
Brunei's national health focus is now on strengthening the prevention of non-communicable diseases, which is growing at an alarming rate in the Sultanate, she said yesterday during the opening ceremony of the third International Conference of Engineering Technology (IET) Brunei.
"We are all very aware of how smart technology has been used in the development of smart medical equipment to diagnose and treat non-communicable diseases better," Dr Hjh Norlila said in her opening speech.
"What I am most keen to see is how scientists and engineers can come up with really innovative solutions for the prevention of diseases."
She pointed that smart technology can be used as an enabler for more effective health promotion and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which can be applied in everyday appliances such as smartphones.
"For this to happen in the Bruneian setting, we need well-qualified local professional engineers and technologists. We need to develop our human resources in engineering, technology and innovation," the deputy permanent secretary said.
More educational and professional courses focusing on other professions in healthcare, apart from medicine and nursing, must be made available and accessible locally, she stressed.
Such courses must include bio-medical engineering, as an increase in the number of bio-medical engineers can contribute positively to the development of the healthcare industry in Brunei.
"I hope that IET Brunei will continue to promote engineering and technology not only in general, but also for the healthcare industry especially for the bio-medical profession," she said.
Healthcare in Brunei has evolved tremendously, said the deputy permanent secretary, citing the Bru-HIMS (Brunei Darussalam Healthcare Information Management System) as an example of the usage of smart technology in the Sultanate's healthcare system.
Launched last week, Bru-HIMS is an integration of various systems of management of patients' information on medical services and health.
The deputy permanent secretary said that Brunei will be one of the few countries in the world which will have all of its healthcare facilities within its national service to be linked electronically. The system has the potential to further revolutionise healthcare services and improve patient outcomes in the future.
"Evidence from other countries have shown that systems such as Bru-HIMS can improve significantly the quality of patient care, in particular patient safety, as well as improve operational efficiency," she said.
Themed "Smart Technology and Beyond", the two-day conference signifies the persistent effort of IET Brunei in promoting advancement in engineering and technology while cultivating a culture of professionalism among the engineers and researchers.
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, who is Chairman of the National Disaster Council, in the morning, consented to officiate at the National Isolation Centre in Tutong District. His Royal Highness also consented to witness the implementation of the Brunei Darussalam Healthcare Information and Management System, Bru-HIMS, at the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Hospital in Tutong.
The arrival of His Royal Highness at the National Isolation Centre was greeted by the Minister of Health, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Adanan; Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretaries at the Ministry of Health; the Acting Tutong District Officer, members of the Event's Executive Committee and senior officers at the Ministry of Health.
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A signing of participation ceremony between the e-Government National Centre (EGNC) of the Prime Minister's Office and 27 private companies in Brunei took place yesterday at Dewan Penghayatan of the Civil Service Institute building, Rimba.
The guest of honour was Awg Adi Shamsul bin Haji Sabli, Deputy Permanent Secretary (IT and e-Government) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The companies signed the memorandum of understanding as a sign of agreement to participate in the ICT Youth Development Programme, which was initiated last June.
Ninety participants of the ICT Youth Development Programme will undergo work placements at respective ICT companies. The aims of the programme are to give Brunei youths to go for an international standard ICT training and to provide an alternative education platform for the youth of the nation to undergo professional training. EGNC has prepared a variety of ICT training programmes based on different disciplines that will personally suit the participants' skills.
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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.
LOCAL IT firm Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd rolled up their sleeves and gave back to the community as the IT firm held a charity drive on Thursday at RIPAS Hospital.
Staff and volunteers from the IT firm gave out a total of 400 goodie bags to the patients in RIPAS Hospital as part of its corporate social responsibility programme as well as to connect with the community and expose Ishajaya Technology to the public via the charity drive.
Present at the event was the CEO of RIPAS Hospital, Hj Jamal Hj Tersad as well as CEO of Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd, Elvin Hii and Director of Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd, Syamimi Ahmad.
"This is not the first time we have done charity events. We feel that it is vital for us to be a part of the community and this is one of the ways that we can do it," said Riza Syaziyah Hj Masri, executive assistant at Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd.
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Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd continued with their social responsibility campaign by having a Hari Raya charity event at the dialysis centre in Rimba and Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah Hospital in Tutong recently.
More than 100 Hari Raya goodie bags were presented to the patients during the event, which were handed over by Director of Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd, Syamimi binti Ahmad, and as well as CEO of Tutong Hospital Mohammad, Sabri bin Hj Anuar.
The company had also carried out similar charity event earlier to patients at RIPAS Hospital and also at Suri Seri Begawan Hospital (SSBH) in Kuala Belait and Temburong hospital.
http://www.brudirect.com/index.php/Local-News/ishajaya-technology-presents-hari-raya-goodie-bags-to-hospital-patients.html
Thursday, 16th August 2012
Festive Cheer For Patients, Orphans & Special Needs Children Of SSBH
It was a day of joy for 199 patients, orphans and children with special needs at the Sufi Seri Begawan Hospital (SSBH) in Kuala Belait as 10 private companies presented hampers and Hari Raya goodies for the hospital community yesterday.
The guest of honour at the presentation ceremony was the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Professional and Technical) at the Ministry of Health, Dr Dyg Hjh Norlila binti Dato Paduka Hj Abdul Jalil.
The guest of honour, as well as the owners and representatives of private companies, also interacted with the patients at the hospital and distributed hampers and Had Raya goodies.
The 10 private sponsors included Mr Chai Yum Fatt; Mr Chin Fen Shong of Khoon Fen Company; Mr Chiam Toon Kwang of Chiam Engineering Construction; Mrs Julie Fong of Syarikat Hj Bungsu dan Anak-Anak; Mr Lim Thien Ming of Chicken King Fast Food Restaurant and Lim & Ho Employment Agency; as well as representatives from Eng Hong Supermarket and Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd.
The contributions reflected the high level of concern and care towards the community and hold great value to the recipients, especially in view of the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations.
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