Health for all comes first

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has kept health near the top of its priorities, with strong backing from the leadership, according to MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom.

Speaking on the occasion of Gulf Health Day, observed each year on 15 April, Al Salloom said Bahrain had made steady progress thanks to the efforts of Bahraini doctors, nurses and support staff.

He said their work had helped extend care to citizens and residents across the country.

MP Al Salloom said this progress would not have happened without clear direction from the leadership.

Support from the top has led to the building of new clinics, expanded coverage, and a focus on making sure services reach growing areas, including new housing developments.

He also referred to a move led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to keep nine health centres open around the clock. Al Salloom said this had made it easier for people in different parts of the country to get the care they need.

He went on to praise the role of medical staff during the coronavirus outbreak, saying Bahrain’s health system had shown it could respond quickly and well under pressure.

Al Salloom also mentioned the rebuilding of the Bilad Al Qadeem Health Centre, funded by the Yusif and Aysha Al Moayyed Charity Foundation.

He said the project showed how local support could help improve services for the community. The lawmaker ended his statement by calling for more work to improve public health.

This, he said, should begin with food safety and prevention, and continue through to better care and long-term planning.