Bahrain keen to embrace global science to boost medical sector

TDT | Manama

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The Kingdom of Bahrain has to identify and keep pace with the evolving trends and ideas in the field of science from across the globe, Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), said yesterday.

Talking exclusively to The Daily Tribune yesterday on the sidelines of the inaugural ceremony of the first Bahrain Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Congress, Dr. Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah emphasised the importance of staying updated with global scientific trends.

“There are a lot of scientific ideas and technologies we have to identify, and it’s very important to keep updating about world trends,” he said during the sideline interview at the conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel.

The event was organised by Government Hospitals, in cooperation with the Royal Medical Services and Education Plus, and marked a major milestone for Bahrain’s medical sector, drawing impressive participation from pioneers in the ENT field, as well as representatives from leading companies.

Inaugurating the event Dr. Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah highlighted that it was an opportunity to discuss developments and exchange ideas, which would enhance the medical sector leadership in the Kingdom and reflect on the care provided to people.

Milestone achievement

During the event, Bahrain announced a significant achievement in the field of medicine, by revealing that children’s waiting list for cochlear implant surgeries in the Kingdom has been cleared.

Dr. Mariam Adhbi Al Jalahma, Chief Executive Officer of Government Hospitals, explained the government’s recent achievement in cochlear implant surgeries and said, “Bahrain has completed the children’s waiting list for cochlear implant surgeries. It’s great to see those children’s faces when they get their hearing back.”

This milestone aligns with the Kingdom’s ongoing vision to enhance its healthcare system. The government has now decided to train and educate officers for the next phase of the program, in line with the Kingdom’s broader vision.