NBB partners with Good Word Society to donate insulin pumps to diabetic children

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Report by Ashen Tharaka

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), in partnership with the Good Word Society, has donated insulin pumps to children suffering from Type 1 diabetes. The distribution ceremony was held under the patronage of HE Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, and in the presence of HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Cabinet Affairs Ministry Undersecretary and President of the Good Word Society.  The special event took place yesterday at the Society’s headquarters in Busaiteen.

NBB’s Chairperson Ms. Hala Yateem, members of the Board of Directors, and Executive Management attended the event alongside officials from the Supreme Council of Health and Bahrain Diabetes Societyas well as representatives from the Good Word Society.

  The ceremony signified the importance of collaborative initiatives to address crucial healthcare needs within Bahrain. Commenting on the initiative, HE Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health said, “We are dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of healthcare and ensuring its accessibility to every member of the community.

This commendable collaboration between the National Bank of Bahrain and the Good Word Society provides vital medical equipment to children with diabetes, empowering them to effectively manage their condition."

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Cabinet Affairs Ministry Undersecretary and President of the Good Word Society, commended the Supreme Council for Health, led by HE Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, for their continuous efforts in developing and modernising all health sectors, in addition to enhancing the level of health, treatment and preventive services delivered to the community through the latest upgrades in modern equipment in line with global health standards.

His Highness praised NBB’s generous support for the project, as well as its ongoing humanitarian initiatives and charitable efforts, as the Bank remains a prominent national player in the Kingdom’s development journey through its contributions in this area.

He also underscored the importance of insulin pumps in enabling children with diabetes to live more fulfilling lives, alongside further efforts towards creating a brighter future for these children.

Further emphasising the Bank’s dedication to social responsibility, NBB’s Chairperson Ms. Hala Yateem remarked, “At NBB, we believe in making a positive impact in our community and supporting individuals facing essential medical needs is central to that mission.

These insulin pumps will make a valuable difference in the lives of these children and their families.

We thank the Good Word Society for their cooperation in collaborating with the Bank on this initiative and we remain committed to seeking further partnerships to promote public health and well-being.”