GCC strategic health plan 2020-2022 reviewed

Health Minister Faeqa Al Saleh received Director-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s Health Council Suleiman Al Dakhil, in presence of Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health and GCC Executive Health Board member Dr Mariam Al Hajeri. They reviewed the GCC Strategic Health Plan 2020-2022, including capacity building, research and awareness focusing on preventative health, development and investment in health cadres.

The minister praised the GCC health board’s role and keenness on the provision of the best health services in the Arabian Gulf countries. They also reviewed topics of shared interest and the cooperation to boost the comprehensive GCC-integrated health co-operation apart from regulating players in the health industry. According to National Health Regulatory Authority CEO Mariam Al Jalahma, the regulator’s vision is to provide safe, trusted, high-quality healthcare to the people of Bahrain.

We regulate the healthcare system to ensure that the people of Bahrain experience a service that protects and promotes health. “One of our fundamental roles as a steward of the health care system is to ensure the system delivers the best possible healthcare outcomes for the people of Bahrain.” “NHRA has gone through many changes in the last couple of years, we have reevaluated regulations and procedures.

Work flow processes such as professional and facility licensing, medical devices clearance and drug registration were revised to make them more in line with international standards of efficiency and effectiveness. “This move has been seen very favourably by our clients and stakeholders in the Kingdom. Our achievements in the past year have been made possible through the commitment and professionalism of the dedicated staff at NHRA, all of whom work.”