Additionally, the RKN 12 outlines plans for a new Surgical Building and a Rehabilitation Centre for adults and children, ensuring the hospital continues to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Brunei’s population.
The event reflected on the hospital's transformation since its establishment, highlighting its current capacity of 222 beds and 621 staff members, alongside significant advancements in infrastructure, medical services, and healthcare delivery.
[2] Additionally, a series of activities are planned to extend the celebration, including a Family Carnival Day, blood donation campaigns, health screenings, a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony, and a sports competition in 2023.
[6] Its services include anaesthesia, internal medicine, general surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, emergency care, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, otorhinolaryngology, dialysis, endoscopy, dentistry, psychiatry, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, and various specialist clinics.
The Sultan was briefed on the hospital's 10-year expansion plans (2010–2020) by the CEO, which included proposals for new facilities such as an updated intensive care unit, expanded accident and emergency services, and a surgical block.
[12] On 30 December 2023, heavy rain and unpredictable weather caused flooding in several areas of Belait District, including SSB Hospital, leading to the temporary closure of multiple clinical services.
[13] Similarly, flash flooding in August 2024 led to the temporary closure of 15 clinics for maintenance and cleaning, with the Ministry of Health ensuring that affected patient appointments would be rescheduled to minimise disruption.