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HEALTH AND FITNESS
Early Detection and Cancer Prevention Services
were established in 2019. The department offers
education, risk-assessment, cancer screening
including genetic testing, and counselling on early
detection of cancer and prevention strategies.
TBCC became a member of the Union for
International Cancer Control in 2020, joining
forces with other nations in reducing global
cancer burden.
BRUNEI NEUROSCIENCE, STROKE AND
REHABILITATION CENTRE
The Brunei Neuroscience, Stroke and
Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC) provides
treatment for diseases of the nervous system
including stroke, epilepsy, diseases of the spine
and spinal cord, neurodegenerative disorders
as well as extensive rehabilitative services.
BNSRC was established in 2010 as a highly
specialised stroke facility by Jerudong Park
Medical Centre in partnership with a centre in
Germany. From 2016, it has established state-
of-the-art premises within the PJSC.
Since November 5, 2018, BNSRC has merged
with the Divisions of Neurology, Neurosurgery
and Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation) under the
Ministry of Health to provide specialised
treatment to a wider range of neurological and
rehabilitative conditions apart from stroke. In
2019, BNSRC had 1,257 admissions and saw
over 24,000 outpatients.
Thecomprehensiveacutestrokeservicesonoffer
include stroke thrombolysis and thrombectomy,
neuro-intensive care, neurosurgical services
and access to neuroradiology and multi-
disciplinary stroke rehabilitation. The centre
offers treatment for other acute conditions such
as meningitis, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre
Syndrome as well as chronic conditions such
as headaches, migraine, epilepsy, myasthenia
gravis, muscular dystrophy, dementia and
Parkinson’s disease.
Neurosurgical treatments on offer include spinal
surgery, vascular disorders as well as treatment
of brain and spinal tumours. Rehabilitative
services include brain and spinal cord injury,
amputee rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation,
women’s health and musculoskeletal and sports
rehabilitation.
MAXILLOFACIAL, FACIAL PLASTIC AND
RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY CENTRE
Opened in 2018, the Maxillofacial, Facial Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery Centre (MFPRSC)
offers services in the eld of maxillofacial, facial
plastic, reconstructive surgery, and head and
neck surgical oncology. It also offers outpatient
care, surgical and laser treatments, cranio-
maxillofacial prosthetics and reconstructive
implantology services.
With its C6 Medlite Laser, the centre offers
treatment for face rejuvenation, pigmentation,
tattoo removal and hair removal. Meanwhile, its
VBeam Pulse Dyed Laser treats scars, angiomas,
AV malformation and port wine stains.
The centre offers training courses such as the
Advanced Training in Cranio-Maxillofacial
Surgery Trauma.
Other courses include the Advanced Diploma in
Neuro/Plastic/Cranio-Maxillofacial/Microvascular
Surgical Nursing and Diploma for Operation
Theatre Assistants, Nursing Student Af liation,
and Training. Internships are also available for
medical, dental and nursing students.