Ministry Departments
Dedicated to Public Service
The Ministry of Health comprises various departments that work collaboratively to ensure the health and well-being of the nation. Each department plays a vital role, from providing quality healthcare services to implementing public health programs and policies. Their objectives focus on enhancing health standards, preventing diseases, and promoting wellness through evidence-based initiatives. By centering efforts around the needs of the public, the Ministry aims to deliver accessible, efficient, and equitable healthcare services. Together, these departments uphold the mission of fostering a healthy population and creating a sustainable healthcare system for the benefit of Brunei Darussalam and its citizens.
Department of Human Resource
The Administration provides quality services for the governance, management and development of human resources in the Ministry of Health. This includes general administration, recruitment of health personnel, development of non-clinical human resources, disciplinary, succession planning for executives and the management of estate, housing, and Human Resource Systems (HaRIIS and GEMS).
Available Services
Available Resources
How to Reach Us:
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Office of Administration,
Ground Floor, Ministry of Health
Commonwealth Drive,
Bandar Seri Begawan,
Brunei Darussalam,
BB3910 - +6732381640
- admin.health@moh.gov.bn
Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) Prevention Unit
The NCD Prevention unit is the secretary and secretariat for the National NCD Technical Committee.
Available Services
- Surveillance and dissemination of information on NCDs
- Planning, monitoring and evaluation of NCD initiatives
- Coordination and support of national NCD databases
- Support NCD awareness campaigns and capacity building
Available Resources
- Strategic Plan 2019 - 2023
- Brunei Darussalam Multisectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (BruMAP-NCD) 2021 – 2025
- 2015-16 STEPS Fact sheet Brunei Darussalam
- 2019 GYTS Fact Sheet Brunei Darussalam
- 2019 GSHS Fact Sheet Brunei Darussalam
- National Health Screening Programme
How to Reach Us:
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Commonwealth Drive,
Bandar Seri Begawan,
Brunei Darussalam,
BB3910 - +6732381640
- corp.comms@moh.gov.bn
Health Promotion Centre
We develop strategies, policies, and guidelines to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Our work includes coordinating health promotion programs, conducting research, providing consultations, and supporting campaigns through partnerships and collaboration.
Available Services
- Adult and Elderly Health Programme
- Adolescent and Youth Health
- School Health
- Health Galleria
Available Resources
How to Reach Us:
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Health Promotion Centre, Ministry of Health,
Commonwealth Drive,
Bandar Seri Begawan BB3910,
Brunei Darussalam - +673 238 5800/+673 238 4223
- hpc@moh.gov.bn
- @hpcbrunei
Corporate Communication
Bridging Through Communication
Corporate Communication fosters the internal (staff) and external (public) relations function of the Ministry of Health. This includes providing the most reliable source of health information and supporting our clients through publicity, media relations and publications.
How to Reach Us:
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Office of Corporate Communication Ministry of Health Commonwealth Drive,
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei Darussalam, BB3910 - +673 2380485
- corp.comms@moh.gov.bn
Healthcare Technology
Modernising Healthcare
With the innovation of medical technology, health professionals can provide better diagnosis, treatment and care to patients. Government health facilities need to be equipped with comprehensive health information system (such as Bru-HIMS) to allow patients and other client’s health information to be accessible across the country.
How to Reach Us:
- Office of Healthcare Technology, Level 2, Ministry of Health,
- +673 238 0031
- hi.helpdesk@moh.gov.bn
International Affairs
Strengthening International Relations for a Better Future
The office of International affairs serves as a focal point for international cooperation on health issues and continues to develop, expand and enhance relations with countries within the region and beyond.
Our commitments include international organisations and cooperations (WHO, Commonwealth, APEC, OIC); United Nations – Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) / Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Human Rights Issues; ASEAN; Health in Trade Agreements; Bilateral Relations (courtesy calls); and MOU.
How to Reach Us:
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Office of International Affairs Level 2,
Ministry of Health,
Brunei Darussalam - +6732380528 / +673281460
- +6732380128
- int.brunei@moh.gov.bn
Head of International Affairs Unit
- Coming Soon!
ASEAN/UN
- Coming Soon!
Multilaterals (WHO/OIC/Commonwealth/ APEC)
- Dk Hjh Tuty: ext.7522
- tuty.said@moh.gov.bn
- Suryani: ext. 7532
- suryani.saini@moh.gov.bn
Our International Affiliations & Partners
Department of Policy and Planning
Aspiring Excellence Through Policy & Foresight
To provide support in the planning and development of health policies through the implementation and facilitation of research programs, the establishment of cooperation (bilateral and multilateral), information dissemination, strategic management and legal advisory.
How to Reach Us:
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Department of Policy and Planning, Level 2,
Ministry of Health Commonwealth Drive - +673 2381640
- dpp.admin@moh.gov.bn
Quality & Accreditation
Dedicated to Quality. Committed to Accreditation
The Office of Quality and Accreditation ventures into initiatives that collaborate with international organizations, to improve healthcare processes, in compliance to standards set locally or otherwise. The core business is to actively monitor the departments within the Ministry in terms of ongoing quality improvement activities, which leads to improvement of healthcare service delivery.
How to Reach Us:
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Office of Quality & Accreditation, Level 2,
Ministry of Health Commonwealth Drive,
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei Darussalam - +673 2381640
- quality.accreditation@moh.gov.bn
Department of Finance and Procurement
Providing an efficient service & support while further enhancing the effectiveness of financial management within and outside the Ministry. The Finance & Procurement functions to oversee four main units as below:
Available Services
Available Resources
How to Reach Us:
- Ground Floor, Ministry of Health, Commonwealth Drive
- +6732381640
- finance.procurement@moh.gov.bn
Internal Audit
Internal Audit
Dedicated to Refinement and Committed to Improvement
The office of internal audit monitors the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the internal control processes that have been established by the organizational governance by carrying out planned internal/external audits on all services under the Ministry.
The office also serves as a focal point for officers/staffs to raise and report their concerns on any potential misconducts in the organization.
How to Reach Us:
- Office of Internal Audit 1st Floor, Ministry of Health Commonwealth Drive Bandar Seri Begawan Negara Brunei Darussalam BB3910
- internal.audit@moh.gov.bn
- +673 2381640
Medical and Health Research Ethics Committee
Medical and Health Research Ethics Committee
The role of the MHREC is to conduct scientific and ethical assessments of all studies related to human health research conducted by both Ministry of Health (MOH) and non-MOH researchers in Brunei Darussalam.
Please note that MHREC no longer provides retrospective approval for any research study in reference to Minute KK/TSUT(P)/E06/2009 dated 8 November 2022 from the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Professional).
All submissions should be sent to the Biomedical Research and Ethics Unit at bre.unit@moh.gov.bn.
How to Reach Us:
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Medical and Health Research and Ethics Committee,
Executive Screening Suite, Baseline Level One,
RIPAS Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan,
BA 1710 - mhrec@moh.gov.bn
Department of Scientific Services
The Department of Scientific Services (DSS) is responsible for providing laboratory services through comprehensive scientific analysis to support public health and law enforcement agencies in Brunei Darussalam. DSS is capable of providing such scientific analytical services that are needed in line with current developments in the fields of health science, forensic science and in assisting to fulfill food export requirement.
DSS accepts samples from the private sector and members of the public and will charge a fee for performing the needed analysis. Please contact DSS in order to find out the laboratory charges for any particular analysis.
For more detailed information about each of our laboratory services, please visit the Scientific Services page.
How to Reach Us:
- Main Branch
- Department of Scientific Services, Ministry of Health, Commonwealth Drive Jalan Menteri Besar, Bandar Seri Begawan, BB 3910 Negara Brunei Darussalam
- dss@moh.gov.bn
- +673 2382424
- Madaras Branch
- Department of Scientific Services, Simpang 433, Bangunan Jabatan Perkhidmatan Farmasi, Lebuhraya Rimba, Kg Madaras, Mukim Gadong A, BB1514, Negara Brunei Darussalam
- dss@moh.gov.bn
- +673 2393302 / +673 2393298
- Serasa Branch
- Department of Scientific Services, Lot 6085, Jalan Perusahaan, Serasa, Muara BT1728 Negara Brunei Darussalam
- dss@moh.gov.bn
- +673 2772600
Environmental Health Services
The Environmental Health Services was established in the early 1950s stemming from the investigation on the prevalence of malaria in Brunei Darussalam by a group of researchers from the World Health Organization (WHO). Additionally, in 1962, the Brunei Government has organized malaria control activities and established the National Malaria Eradication Services (NMES) with the assistance from WHO. NMES was then assigned as a section within the Environmental Health Division, Department of Medical and Health Services in 1966.
With time, the work scope, range of services, programs and work force expanded. On 18th September 1999, with the reformation of the Organizational Structure of the Department of Medical and Health Services, Environmental Health Division was elevated and the purview of the Department of Health Services which was headed by a Director General. In February 2004, Environmental Health Services, led by a Director, was established.
Environmental Health Division
There are 3 units under the Environmental Health Division:
- Environmental Health Surveillance Unit
- Port Health Unit
- Vector Control and Surveillance Unit
- Environmental Health Surveillance Unit
- Ground Floor, Environmental Health Division Building, Commonwealth Drive, Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3900, Brunei Darussalam
- 2381640 ext. 7800/7818 / 2381851
- Port Health Unit
- Ground Floor, Environmental Health Division Building, Commonwealth Drive, Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3900, Brunei Darussalam
- 2381640 ext. 7806 / 2381851
- Vector Control Surveillance Unit
- 1st Floor, Environmental Health Division Building, Commonwealth Drive, Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3900, Brunei Darussalam.
Epidemic Intelligence and Response Unit (EIRU), Brunei Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
The Epidemic Intelligence and Response Unit (EIRU), established on 1st November 2023, is a cornerstone of Brunei’s public health infrastructure, operating under the Brunei Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Brunei CDC). As one of the three key units under Brunei CDC, EIRU specializes in the surveillance, prevention, and response to both communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). By leveraging advanced digital tools such as the Public Health Surveillance platform, we ensure early detection of infectious diseases and provide rapid outbreak response. Our goal is to safeguard public health through effective disease control measures, evidence-based interventions, and strengthening Brunei’s resilience to health challenges.
There are 2 sub-units under EIRU:
- Communicable Diseases
- Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)
Available Services
- Surveillance of Infectious Diseases
- Outbreak Response
- Counselling and Referral
- National Cancer Registry Management
- Public Health Data Analysis and Reporting
- Research and Policy Development
- Multi-Sectoral Collaboration
- Training and Capacity Building
How to Reach Us:
- Epidemic Intelligence and Response Unit (EIRU) RPBC12, Simpang 265-33, Lot 75861, Jalan Jerudong, Kg Jerudong, Mukim Sengkurong, BG3122
Priority Diseases Unit (PDU), Brunei Centre For Disease Control and Prevention
Available Services
Vaccination Centre, Berakas
- Provides Hajj and Umrah vaccinations (influenza and meningitis vaccines),
- Food-handler vaccinations (typhoid vaccine)
- Flu vaccinations (influenza vaccine);
- Provides vaccinations as prescribed by doctors for renal and respiratory patients as well as those prescribed by Occupational Health Physicians. These can include Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal and Measles Mumps Rubella vaccinations; and
- Provides travel advice for travellers with recommendations for vaccinations according to their travel destinations.
National Tuberculosis Coordinating Centre Kiarong
- Provides clinical consultation and counselling for active Tuberculosis and Latent Tuberculosis Infection patients;
- Provides Tuberculosis medication supply and close monitoring of all Tuberculosis patients via Direct Observed Therapy Short-Course (DOTs) and Video Observed Therapy Short-Course (VOTs); and
- Provides Mantoux Skin Test service for screening of Tuberculosis
Vaccination Preventable Diseases (VPDs)
- Routine Vaccine Preventable Disease surveillance and response if there is outbreak; and
- Work together with Child Health Clinics to ensure high vaccination coverage for VPDs covered in the National Immunisation Programme.
National Health Screening Programme
The public is able to register for each screening programmes through BruHealth app. There are four health screening programmes offered under the NHSP:
- Cardiovascular risk factors screening
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Breast cancer screening
- Cervical cancer screening
Each screening programme has its own eligibility criteria. For more information on each of the health screening programme, please visit the NHSP page.
How to Reach Us:
- National Tuberculosis Coordination Centre
- Simpang 253-47, Kiarong, Mukim Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan
- Vaccination Centre
- Health Screening Centre Berakas, BB4513, Bandar Seri Begawan
