Enhancing community wellness

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Northern Municipal Council approved in its recent session several proposals aimed at enhancing sports facilities, addressing religious needs, and tackling the widespread mosquito problem.

Among the key decisions, the council voted to install rubber flooring for basketball courts and artificial turf for football fields in government schools.

This initiative aims to create a healthier environment for students to engage in sports and nurture young talent.

Recognising the lack of a nearby mosque in Hamad Town, the council also approved the registration and establishment of a new mosque for Sunni endowments.

This will serve the community’s religious needs and strengthen Islamic values.

Additionally, the council approved the registration and allocation of land for the construction of another mosque for Sunni endowments in Block 1208, further bolstering religious infrastructure in the area.

The council expressed serious concern over the recent surge in mosquito populations across Bahrain. Members urged the Ministry of Health to provide explanations for the proliferation and implement immediate solutions.

They recommended urgent action to control mosquito populations through spraying campaigns in all residential areas, including the Northern Governorate and across the Kingdom.

Additionally, they called for the establishment of a 24/7 hotline for public inquiries and requests, and the issuance of an official statement explaining the reasons behind the mosquito surge and outlining intensified public awareness campaigns.

The council also reaffirmed its previous recommendations regarding the allocation of an annual budget of BD250,000 for fire incidents and rain insulation, shared among all municipal councils within the overall budget for the development of cities and villages.

They further insisted on raising the income ceiling for fire-related cases to BD1,000 to ensure adequate support for those affected.

Finally, the council reiterated its call for an increased annual budget of BD600,000 for routine maintenance for each council, ensuring better upkeep of infrastructure and public facilities within the Northern Governorate.