WHO launches ‘Bahrain’s battle victory against virus’ case study
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a case study on the ‘Bahrain’s battle victory against Covid-19’ at an event held at The Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research, Military Hospital.
The event was attended by WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Ahmed bin Salem Al Mandhari along with Health Minister Dr Jaleela bint AlSayed Jawad Hasan. Speaking at the event, Dr Jaleela highlighted the importance of Royal Directives issued by His Majesty and HRH the Crown Prince to coordinate and cooperate with WHO in Bahrain’s battle against the pandemic.
“The ties between the Kingdom and WHO are deeply rooted in history and the opening of its country office in Manama has been a milestone in the relations.” She said it is a proud moment for Bahrain to share its experiences of the battle against the virus. “Bahrain will continue its national efforts to combat the virus.
Precautionary steps are always in place while strictly adhering to WHO guidelines. The unparalleled role of our Taskforce and healthcare staff needs a special mention here.” The minister highlighted the ‘One Spirit Rule’ to turn challenges into opportunities. “Vaccines were offered to citizens and residents free of charge in line with the concept of welfare state.
We are always in the best efforts to ensure the provision of sustainable health services.” Dr Jaleela also hailed the special attention given to the health sector by His Majesty and HRH the Crown Prince. In a visualised address, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, appreciated Bahrain’s leadership led by His Majesty and HRH the Crown Prince for the attention given to the health sector.
“The other countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region will benefit from the Kingdom’s pioneering and exemplary experience.” He stressed that Bahrain’s success in containing the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) is the result of early preparations, high vaccination coverage and continued provision of basic health services by national cadres.
For his part, Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, praised the high-level cooperation between the health sectors in Bahrain and the World Health Organisation in responding to the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), expressing his appreciation for the coordinated and effective efforts he witnessed during his visit.
He added that the Kingdom of Bahrain has proven, through its flexible response to the virus, that it has a developed health sector. Noting that the presence of the WHO country office on the territory of the Kingdom of Bahrain supported the preparation of a detailed report on the operational strategy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in containing the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Dr Ahmed stressed the importance of documenting Bahrain's experience in addressing the coronavirus (Covid-19). Through the report, the World Health Organisation seeks to increase communication and exchange lessons learned among workers in the field of health emergencies within the Eastern Mediterranean region of the Organisation.
He pointed out that the case study confirms the strength, durability and resilience of the health sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and its ability to exchange best global practices and enhance preparedness for health emergencies and response to them in various exceptional circumstances.
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