Brunei, New Zealand Sign Medical And Health Pact

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei is collaborating with New Zealand to train local health professionals in various areas of specialisation and expand the possibility of more training opportunities, following the recent signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Health and University of Otago.

The University of Otago will "play the role as a strong focal point to future linkages" between the Health Ministry to other training institutions in New Zealand, according to a press release from the Ministry of Health.

The university's long history of milestone achievements, in terms of quality training, education and as a leading institution in clinical researching, will be able to offer Brunei the required niche, it said.

Deputy Minister of Health Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah was in New Zealand to sign the agreement during his visit from April 8-12.

He also met local medical students during a visit to the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Australia. Two cohorts who are medical and dental graduates, have since returned home and working in their sub-specialties under the ministry. Currently there are a total of 57 Bruneian students in Dunedin, Wellington and Christchurch. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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