On Sunday, 13th October 2024, the Brunei Neuroscience Stroke & Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC) of Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) proudly hosted Brunei’s first-ever Brunei Rehabilitation Medicine Symposium. The symposium welcomed seven esteemed ASEAN delegates to share their knowledge and experiences with an engaged audience of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and medical students from across the nation. Dr. Mazrul Adimin bin Hj Awg Besar, PJSC’s Executive Director, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.

The symposium covered a variety of critical topics in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine, including:

– Academic Capacity Building in Rehabilitation Medicine: The Malaysian Experience by Professor Dato’ Dr. Zaliha Omar
– Cerebral Palsy & Spasticity by Professor Teresita Joy Evangelista
– Rehabilitation Medicine Management in Post Spinal Cord Injury Pain by Professor Jerico Santiago Dela Cruz
– Myofascial Pain Syndrome by Professor Witsanu Kumthornthip
– From Diagnosis to Recovery: Comprehensive Approaches In Dysphagia Management by Professor Paitoon Benjapornlert
– Panel Discussion: How to Build Up Rehabilitation Medicine and Rehabilitation Services: Experience and Lessons from ASEAN, featuring insights from Professor Dato’ Dr. Zaliha Omar, Professor Angela Bibiana Maria Tulaar, Professor Witsanu Kumthornthip, and Professor Ibetty D. Mancao

The symposium began with inspiring opening remarks from Dr. Abang Hj Fahmy bin Abang Hj Hepnie, who emphasised, “Rehabilitation Medicine isn’t just about fighting disease—it’s about restoring lives and helping people thrive after injury, illness, or surgery.”

This successful event marked a significant step in promoting Rehabilitation Medicine in Brunei, bringing together regional expertise and fostering invaluable learning experiences. Thank you to all who attended and stay tuned for future initiatives as we continue advancing healthcare in Brunei!