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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Jaafar is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Isham. The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia
Isham Jaafar
PSNB DPMB
اشعام جعفر
Minister Isham in 2024
7th Minister of Health
Incumbent
Assumed office
1 December 2017
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byZulkarnain Hanafi
Personal details
Born
Brunei
SpouseNoraslinah Ramlee
Alma materUniversity of Dundee (MBChB)
ProfessionCardiothoracic surgeon

Mohammad Isham bin Jaafar is a Bruneian physician and politician who has served as the Brunei government's Minister of Health since 2017.

Education

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Isham was born on 22 June 1956.[citation needed] He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from the University of Dundee in 1995. He completed specialist training in cardiothoracic surgery at Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Malaysia, and a fellowship at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge.[1]

In 2014, he was awarded fellowships by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the American College of Cardiology, and the ASEAN Cardiology Congress, and in 2015, by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Society of Cardiology.[2]

Medical career

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In 2005, Isham became the consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at the Cardiac Centre, Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC), and Gleneagles. In November 2009, he was appointed Chairman of the Board at JPMC and the executive director of Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC).[2][3][4]

In 2014, the laboratories at JPMC and PJSC were accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the International Standardization Organization (ISO), respectively.[5]

On 1 December 2017, Isham was appointed the Minister of Health, replacing Zulkarnain Hanafi.[6][7]

Isham retained his position in the 2018 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle, which replaced six ministers.[8] He was again retained following the 2022 cabinet reshuffle. On 11 November, a surgical team led by Isham installed an LVAD under the supervision of Jaap Lahpor of the Netherlands, a leading expert in the installation of mechanical cardiac devices.[9][10][11]

MOH Intelligence Hub

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At the EVYD Campus in Jerudong, the MOH and Singapore-based EVYD Technology officially opened the MOH Intelligence Hub. The ministry reported wanting to aggressively use technology to advance Brunei's healthcare ecosystem's digital optimization. Isham stated:[12]

MOH Intelligence Hub in EVYD Campus demonstrates the strategic relationship among healthcare technology, data analytics, research and policy planning. It will function as a sandbox for collaboration, knowledge generation, and practice transformation. The Hub will provide a co-working space for different teams dealing with data and intelligence. Facilitating these enhanced interactions all in one location will provide Brunei with more value-added insights to craft data-driven decisions around population health with greater confidence.

— Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, BioSpectrum

Views

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On 25 & 26 August 2022, he delivered a speech at the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Health and the Economy meeting in Bangkok. He has emphasized the necessity for continuous monitoring based on transparency and the use of digital technology to link information throughout the world, as well as for assessing, modernising, and reforming the global health security system.[13]

According to Isham, the future health budget would increase as a result of the rising price of prescription drugs and medical care, an increase in the number of patients, and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Speaking before the Legislative Council, he suggested a $418 million health budget for the fiscal year 2023–24, an increase of 8.3% over the amount allotted the year before. The government reported that chronic health problems, including diabetes, malignancies, and heart disease, remain on the rise.[14]

During a discussion meeting with the MoH's leadership on 21 July 2024, Isham urged students majoring in medicine, dentistry, and similar health fields to pursue extracurricular activities while pursuing their medical degrees. According to him, the necessity for other sectors like information technology and artificial intelligence is growing as medical services expand. In addition, he urged students to become members of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), even if they have nothing to do with health.[15][16]

Initiatives

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At the 7th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Brunei Darussalam, Isham stated that overall, cardiovascular disease-related premature mortality rose from 20% in 2013 to 26% in 2018. According to him, it is crucial to consider fresh approaches to providing healthcare in this new normal brought on by the epidemic. In addition, the minister stated that in light of the present pandemic of non-communicable illnesses, they must consider using the recent lessons in digital health for the treatment of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease.[17]

Isham paid a visit to the School of Public Health NUS on 8 February 2023 as part of follow-up conversations following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). He was joined by members of the Brunei High Commission as well as his wife, Norsurainah binti Haji Ramlee.[18][19]

Personal life

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Isham is married to Noraslinah Ramlee.[18]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "YB Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Md Isham Bin Haji Jaafar | JPMC Brunei". Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Board Of Directors - PJSC Brunei". PJSC Brunei. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Board of Directors | JPMC Brunei". 8 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Berita 2021b - JPMC, PJSC raikan Hari Kualiti Sedunia, Hari..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  5. ^ "International Accreditation | JPMC Brunei". 16 February 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Appointment of New Brunei Health Minister". Appointment of New Brunei Health Minister. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Minister of Health, Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad Isham Hj Jaafar | Borneo Bulletin Online". Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  8. ^ Scoop, The (30 January 2018). "HM announces surprise cabinet reshuffle - full list of new appointees". The Scoop. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  9. ^ "First heart device implant in Brunei | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  10. ^ Network, Borneo Bulletin/Asia News (14 April 2020). "COVID-19 recurring cases very worrying, says Brunei minister". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  11. ^ Azahari, Izah (14 June 2022). "Second booster for high-risk groups in Brunei". Asia News Network. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Brunei launches MOH Intelligence Hub to optimise country's digital healthcare ecosystem". Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Capacity and systems vital in public health, says Brunei minister". The Star. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  14. ^ Bakar, Rasidah Hj Abu (22 March 2023). "Rise in chronic disease, drug costs to send health budget on upward trend". The Scoop. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  15. ^ Hui Yun, Law (22 July 2024). "遮魯東海灘專科中心 與衛部領導層對話". We Are United (in Chinese). Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Medical students encouraged to broaden horizons". Borneo Bulletin Online. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  17. ^ "RTB News: Cardiac Society Brunei Darussalam 7th Annual Scientific Meeting". Brunei Cardiac Society. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  18. ^ a b "School Visit by Delegation from Ministry of Health of Brunei Darussalam". sph.nus.edu.sg. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  19. ^ "Ministers share insights on leadership at youth town hall - The Bruneian". 15 August 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  20. ^ a b "Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar – ASEAN Digital Public Health Conference". Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  21. ^ "His Majesty's 72nd Birthday Celebration Audience and Investiture Ceremony" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Vol. 33, no. 7. July 2018. p. 7.
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