Brunei
Darussalam is enhancing its surveillance system on infectious diseases and
strengthening laboratory capacity for diagnosis and confirmation of the
diseases, while maintaining high immunisation coverage, said Minister of Health
at the 3rd OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference) Health Ministers
Conference in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The conference was aimed at discussing ways to
boost joint cooperation in areas of healthcare services and exchange of
expertise and health professionals.
In a press statement issued by the ministry
yesterday, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Adanan Begawan
Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Mohd Yusof said that the provision of
comprehensive healthcare system is top priority in Brunei.
"The result is evident as Brunei is still
free of Malaria and Polio," he said.
The minister in his remarks also expressed
concerns about the implementation of the goals and targets of the Millennium
Development Goals (MDG) 2015 in dealing with health, set by world leaders over
the past 10 years.
"Many countries have achieved significant
progress towards the goals. However, even with these progresses, there are
still OIC members countries that have yet to achieve it," he said.
He insisted that on-going integrated efforts
from all stakeholders and a strong commitment is essential to ensure progress
and in achieving the MDG.
He shared that Brunei nevertheless has
achieved most of the goals related to health by 2015 and that the Sultanate
will continue and is committed to strengthen and improve the quality of healthcare
for its people, the statement said.
At the working sessions, delegates discussed a
number of issues, namely;
Cooperation among OIC member states towards
achieving MDG No 4:
Reduce child mortality and MDG No 5: Improve
maternal health;Global
Eradication of Polio;
The Fights against HIV/AIDs, Tuberculosis and
Malaria;
Self Reliance on supply and production of
drugs including vaccines;
Health Programme of Action of the OIC Member
States for 2012 to 2022.
The conference ended with six resolutions and
the approval of the Declaration of Astana which covers the requirement for
action and recommendations such as:
To urge OIC member countries to strengthen
global cooperation, concerted action and synergy in ensuring equitable access
and provision of health services, diagnostic and treatment, medicines and
vaccines, especially for those in need in developing countries.
For OIC member countries to intensify
cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other international
organisations to combat global health issues including HIV /Aids, TB, Malaria
and infectious diseases and to develop elements of biosafety and biosecurity.
Call upon OIC member countries to introduce
strong laws relating to tobacco control is more robust in order to protect the
present and future generation and future from health, social and economic
consequences of tobacco products use and exposure to cigarette smoke.
During the visit, the minister met with
Kazakhstan Health Minister, Salidat Kairbekova, where they both discussed
cooperation opportunities in the health services in Kazakhstan and exchange of information.
He also visited the National Hospital Medical Holdings to see the facilities
and services available.
Rasidah Abu Bakar
The Brunei Times
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