Bahrain Cabinet lauds WHO adoption of ‘Manama Healthy City 2021’

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Cabinet yesterday welcomed the World Health Organisation’s adoption of “Manama Healthy City 2021”. It is international recognition of government plans, programmes and efforts in the area of health and social development.

During its weekly meeting held remotely yesterday, the Cabinet – chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister – stressed ongoing efforts and programmes to expand the number of health-promoting locations in the Kingdom.

The Cabinet also reviewed the latest updates on the COVID-19 Delta variant and highlighted the importance of adhering to all precautionary measures, getting vaccinated and receiving a booster dose, in line with the National Medical Taskforce’s recommendations.

The Cabinet welcomed the Kingdom’s adoption of the second follow-up report on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and on implementing international standards, during the Middle East and North African Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) meeting. It noted that these steps reflect the Kingdom’s efforts and the role played by the Committee for combating extremism, terrorism, money laundering and its financing.

The Cabinet extended congratulations to the leadership, government and citizens of the UAE, on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2022- 2023, acknowledgement by the international community of its contribution to strengthening global security and stability.