Diabetes one of Brunei's main challenges, says Health Minister

Brunei's Minister of Health Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar. — Borneo Bulletin/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Diabetes is one of the biggest challenge for Brunei’s healthcare and economy. The International Diabetes Foundation reported that 11.1% of diabetes cases in the Sultanate are among adults aged 20 to 75, exceeding the global average of 9.1%.

Minister of Health Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar said this during an event marking World Diabetes Day at The Mall in Gadong yesterday.