Far Eastern University welcomes Brunei Minister of Health in nursing school visit

From left to right: FEU Center for the Arts Director Martin Lopez, FEU Vice President for Facilities and Technical Services Engr. Edward Kilakiga, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Second Secretary of Brunei Khairul Hazwan Nor, Brunei Minister of Health Hon. Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Md Isham bin Haji Jaafar, FEU Chief Finance Officer Juan Miguel Montinola, Director General of Medical and Health Services of Brunei Dr. Khalifah Ismail, Assistant Director of International Affairs of Brunei Noresamsiah Hussin, and FEU Institute of Health Sciences and Nursing Dean John Anthony Yason

Brunei Minister of Health Hon. Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Md Isham bin Haji Jaafar visited Far Eastern University as part of a Nursing program partnership with Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) and Darussalam Assets. The JPMC College of Health Sciences (JCHS), the first private health science college in Brunei, was established.

The recent visit further explored FEU’s Nursing curriculum and facilities, as well as its learning modalities in the post-pandemic education setup to strengthen JCHS’s Nursing program. Prior the Brunei Minister of Health’s visit, other delegates from JPMC also toured FEU Manila, FEU Alabang and its industry partners St. Luke’s Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City and Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Mandaluyong City to observe the internship program of its nursing students and to expand their knowledge on the country’s health industry.

Brunei Minister of Health Hon. Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Md Isham bin Haji Jaafar (right) examines FEU’s Nursing program.

JCHS opened the first school term this October 2022 to students based in Brunei. Through this joint venture, it aims to produce globally competent nurses and medical leaders to address the growing demand in the healthcare sector.