National Health Plan website launched

Manama : The National Health Plan and the Supreme Health Council Official website was launched yesterday under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa  and the Financial Affairs and Rationalising Expenditure Ministerial Committee Head Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.

The inauguration ceremony was held yesterday at Isa Cultural Centre in Juffair, in the presence of Supreme Health Council Chairman Lieutenant General Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, ministers, legislators and dignitaries.

“Despite the exceptional financial situations and economic challenges we witness, supporting the health sector and its infrastructure remains a priority. We work to continue improving this vital sector notwithstanding the surrounding situations,” Shaikh Khalid said.

Key healthcare projects currently in progress are: Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Cardiology Centre in Awali, Long Stay Care Centre in Muharraq, Dialysis Centre in Riffa and the Oncology Centre in King Hamad University Hospital in Busaiteen.

The 20-year national initiative aims at providing quality healthcare services, ensuring finance and enabling the sector to overcome challenges.