Brunei

MAIN HEALTH RISKS

• There is no indigenous malaria, but some cases of imported malaria have been reported.
• There is no animal rabies in the country.
• Diseases transmitted through water or food are frequent; diarrheic diseases are common.
• Diseases transmitted by arthropods are endemic, notably dengue fever.

FOOD SAFETY

• Gastric diseases are common among tourists who are not accustomed to local food or who do not take precautions.
• Do not drink tap water and favor bottled mineral water, without ice; avoid eating ice cream and sherbet.
• Avoid eating raw or undercooked dishes, especially meat or fish. If possible, order hot dishes.
• Bring anti-diarrhea medication with you.
• Wash your hands carefully before each meal.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICATION

• Travellers entering the country from an endemic area, or who have been to an endemic area less than 6 days before entering the country, are required to present a certificate of immunization against yellow fever.
Systematically:
• Hepatitis A: the vaccination is available for children at least one year old. For persons who were born before 1945, who have spent their childhood in a developing country or who have had an icterus, it may prove useful to search previously for serous antibodies in order to avoid an unnecessary shot.
• Hepatitis B: the vaccination is available for children at least two months old.
• Diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis: get a booster shot before leaving if your last shot is more than ten years old.



Depending on the duration and conditions of the trip:
• Typhoid fever: if the stay is occurring in precarious hygiene condition. The immunization is available for children at least 2 years old.
• Japanese encephalitis: for stays longer than a month in rural areas during the rain season. The immunization is available for children at least one year old.
• Tuberculosis: in case of a long stay, it is recommended to have children immunized against tuberculosis as soon as they reach the age of one month, and against mumps, measles and rubella when they reach the age of nine months.

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES

Bandar Seri Begawan
• Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, Putera Al-Muhtadee Billah: phone + 673 2 24 24 24
• Jerudong Park Medical Centre, Jerudong Park: phone + 673 2 611 433
• Borneo Clinic, Simpang 27, 1 Bang PIF, Jln Gadong: phone + 673 1 224 301
• Hart Medical Clinic, 1st Floor, 47 Jalan Sultau: phone + 673 2 225 531
• Gleneagles Jerudong Park Medical Centre, Jerudung Park BG3122: phone + 673 2 611 883, fax + 673 2 611886
• Jerudong Park Medical Centre, Royal Brunei Polo Club, Jerudong Park 2021: phone + 673 2 671433, fax + 673 2 672461

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Ambulances: 991
• Police: 993
• Firemen: 995

CLIMATE

• The climate is hot and humid all year long. Temperatures are pleasant (23 to 32°C).
• The rain season lasts from Septembre to January.
• The dry season (less rainy) begins in February to end in April.
• When to go: between February and April, but the rest of the year is also pleasant. Avoid visiting the country during Ramadan.