This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 7/12/2019

Overview

Brunei has a small but growing medical industry. Brunei's Ministry of Health is tasked with providing free health care services for its citizens. Brunei’s two major hospitals—Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital (RIPAS Hospital) and Jerudong Park Medical Center—are supplemented by two provincial hospitals, three district hospitals, and 16 smaller health posts. In May 2015, Brunei's Ministry of Health launched the Master Plan for the Health System and Healthcare Infrastructure which sets out the 20-year strategic plan for the country's healthcare system. The master plan outlines the building of a new outpatient hospital and upgrades to four existing hospitals. 

Currently, Bruneians with the means to seek advanced medical services outside of the country will travel to countries like Singapore and Thailand for private medical consultations. When the Brunei medical system is unable to provide specific services to Brunei citizens locally, the government coordinates and pays for Brunei citizens to be sent overseas for treatment. As Brunei’s young population ages and requires medical care, the medical industry in Brunei will be an important longer-term growth sector for Brunei’s economy.

Table 8: Brunei Medical Equipment Production
No data available.

Leading Sub-Sectors

•    Manufacturing laboratory instruments, X-ray apparatus, electromedical apparatus (including electronic hearing aids), and thermometers (except medical)—are classified in Industry 33451, Navigational;
•    Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing;
•    Manufacturing molded glass lens blanks—are classified in Industry 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing

Opportunities

A reported increase in patient demand for advanced medical devices and a willingness of medical facilities to upgrade existing technology has driven sales of new technology in recent years.

Web Resources

Brunei Government Contacts
Ministry of Health
Brunei Health Master Plan

International Organization Contacts
World Health Organization Medical Devices Survey findings on Brunei
 

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