Brunei to host first international NCD exhibition and conference

The press conference was chaired by Acting Permanent Secretary at the MoH, Dr Hajah Rafidah, and Deputy Co-Chairperson of the event, Dr Hajah Siti Nur’ashikin. -- PHOTO: JAMES KON / Borneo Bulletin-ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Brunei Darussalam will host its first International Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Exhibition and Conference from October 8 to 12 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas, in a nationwide effort to tackle one of the country’s most pressing health challenges.

NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory illnesses, account for around 75 per cent of total mortality in the country. Over 70 per cent of cases are linked to preventable risk factors such as smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, obesity and hypertension.