HRH Prince Salman visits COVID-19 testing and vaccine centre

TDT | Manama

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today visited the International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bahrain's main COVID-19 testing and vaccine centre.

During the visit, His Royal Highness expressed his appreciation for HM the King's order to create the 'Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit'. The medal will be awarded to doctors, nurses, medical staff and frontline workers in recognition of their dedication and sacrifices made in service to the Kingdom.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister underscored that the distribution of vaccines, as part of the National Vaccination Campaign, represents a new stage of Bahrain’s response to the global pandemic, coming as the Kingdom celebrates its National Day.

His Royal Highness noted that the pandemic has challenged healthcare capacities across the globe, to which Bahrain has managed to rise to and surpass these extraordinary demands.

On this note, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister took time to highlight the devotion to the well-being of citizens and residents shown by frontline workers, thanking them for all they have endured.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed that Bahrain's drive to mitigate COVID-19 is further strengthened by the solidarity and unity demonstrated by citizens and residents who have taken united, decisive actions to curb the spread of the virus.

His Royal Highness emphasised that Bahrainis are defined by their adaptability which contributes to overcoming all challenges, particularly during these unprecedented times.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister concluded by reaffirming Bahrain's commitment to mobilise all resources necessary for frontline workers to continue to safeguard public health.

His Royal Highness then met members of National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and thanked them for their perseverance and selfless sacrifices.

HE Lt. Gen. Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council of Health, and HE General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, were in attendance.