Childhood obesity soaring in Brunei; health minister says problem must be urgently addressed

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Childhood obesity is a shared responsibility and needs to be addressed with the cooperation from all segments of society, said Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham Jaafar in a message for World Obesity Day 2024.

The minister revealed that the theme for this year’s World Obesity Day observance in the country is “Let’s talk about obesity and children”, highlighting it as a serious public health challenge.