Manama, September 15 (BNA) Health Minister Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan affirmed the continuous cooperation with the programs of the World Health Organization (WHO) to achieve comprehensive health and development goals. She described the health achievements of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a result of the great support provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the health sector and the continuous follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince. Prince and Prime Minister.
The Minister of Health’s speech came during her reception today, Dr. Samar Al-Fiqi, an expert from the World Health Organization, on the occasion of her visit to the Kingdom to follow up on the healthy cities project. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Mariam Al-Hajri, and WHQ representatives in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Tasneem Atattra.
During the meeting, the Minister of Health affirmed the firm commitment to providing a healthy, sustainable and inclusive environment for all. She indicated the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to share with the international community its various experiences to advance the health sector and ensure its sustainability, good services and its ability to keep pace with health developments.
The Minister of Health expressed his thanks and appreciation for the continuous support of the World Health Organization, which contributed to the implementation of many joint health projects and initiatives. She commended the efforts of the governors and the executive committees for their dedicated efforts in promoting health in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
For her part, Dr. Mariam Al-Hajri expressed her sincere thanks to Dr. Samar El-Feki for giving a presentation on health-promoting universities within the introductory meeting held in cooperation with the Higher Education Council at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Bahrain (RCSI-Bahrain) is implementing the World Health Organization initiative that aims to establish healthy universities that contribute to providing an organizational learning environment that promotes the health and well-being of society.
Dr. Samar Al-Fiqi praised Bahrain’s distinguished experiences at all levels and its success in being one of the first countries to obtain health city accreditations after meeting all required standards in this field. She stressed the continuation of cooperation and joint coordination to achieve the desired health and development goals.
For her part, Dr. Tasneem Atatreh emphasized that the pioneering models of healthy cities in the Kingdom of Bahrain represent an interactive model for the comprehensive implementation of development goals with the effective contribution of all members of society. She also expressed her thanks to the Ministry of Health for the unlimited support for the models, in cooperation with the governorates and relevant authorities.
The meeting also shed light on topics of common interest and ways to activate many health programs in the next phase.
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