Brunei sees decline in tuberculosis cases
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — Brunei Darussalam has recorded a decline in Tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past year, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat the infectious disease, Asia News Network reports.
Minister of Health Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar says that in 2024, the country recorded 235 TB cases, a 9.62% decrease from 2023, which saw 260 cases. There were 224 cases detected in 2022.
“We are focusing on strengthening TB surveillance, updating national guidelines in collaboration with WHO experts, and increasing public awareness, especially among healthcare professionals,” says the minister.
The ministry is also enhancing TB screening programs, particularly for high-risk groups, and ensuring that patients adhere to their treatment regimens. “Proper and consistent medication intake is crucial to preventing drug-resistant TB strains,” he adds.
TB patients are also reminded to follow their prescribed treatment plans diligently. “Inconsistent medication intake increases the risk of reinfection or developing drug-resistant TB,” he says.
“With the collective support of the community, healthcare professionals, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations, we hope to eliminate TB as a public health threat in Brunei,” he concluded.
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