His Excellency Dr. Jamila Mohamed Reda Al -Salman, Chairman of the Services Committee of the Shura Council, received today (Thursday), Dr. Asad Hafeez, Acting representative of the World Health Organization in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where coordination and cooperation aspects between the Shura Council and the World Health Organization were discussed in the health and legislative fields, and to emphasize the importance of coordinating the endeavors to develop health policies and legislation supporting the advancement of the health sector in the Kingdom.
During the meeting, Dr. Al -Salman confirmed that the health sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain is receiving great care and attention from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, and the follow -up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, may God protect him, which was reflected in the qualitative initiatives witnessed by this vital sector recently, and the development of the level of medical and treatment services, For health institutions, referring to the ambitious national strategies aimed at improving public health and promoting the quality of life.
And Dr. Al -Salman that the Shura Council is keen to keep pace with the national legislation system the progress witnessed by the health sector globally by reviewing the laws concerned with health, and working to develop them in line with the best practices, standards and international requirements, pointing to the importance of cooperation and exchange of visions between the legislative institution and international health organizations, praising the role played by the World Health Organization in supporting national plans to develop health services, And promoting health security in light of the rapid global challenges.
The two sides also reviewed possible cooperation in supporting health legislation in the Kingdom, and keeping pace with international standards, as well as discussing initiatives aimed at improving the quality of health care based on global health developments, raising the level of societal awareness of public health, especially with regard to prevention, chronic diseases, mental health, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
For his part, Dr. Asad Hafeez, Acting representative of the World Health Organization in the Kingdom of Bahrain, appreciated the efforts of the Shura Council in promoting the legislative structure supporting the health sector, praising the advanced health achievements achieved by the Kingdom of Bahrain, and its effective response in pre -dealing with regional and international health challenges, stressing the organization’s readiness to cooperate in providing technical support and advice regarding the development of health policies with an impact Positive on the health of society.
