His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Supreme Council for Health (SCH) chairman Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to inaugurate the Muharraq Specialised Healthcare Centre.
The ceremony was attended by Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj, Health Minister Dr Jalila Al Sayyed, Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) chief executive Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al Marshad and senior medical officials.
Lt Gen Dr Shaikh Mohammed commended the SFD’s continued support for development projects and highlighted the centre as a symbol of strong Bahraini-Saudi ties. He also commended the Works Ministry for delivering the project to high engineering standards and advancing Bahrain’s healthcare infrastructure.
The Works Minister noted the project’s role in providing advanced medical and rehabilitative care, reflecting the ministry’s commitment to delivering modern healthcare environments.
He also underscored the value of collaboration with government hospitals and the SFD in achieving national health goals.
The Health Minister highlighted the new centre as a strategic addition to Bahrain’s health system, supporting specialised care and sustainable health development.
The SFD CEO underscored the fund’s 48-year partnership with Bahrain, noting the centre was funded by a Saudi grant and represents a model for quality care and development co-operation.
Government Hospitals CEO Dr Mariam Al Jalahma said the project advances care for patients requiring long-term and specialised services, aligning with efforts to improve quality of life through integrated care.
The centre includes 106 beds, five medical wards, a pharmacy, a lab, an imaging unit, and rehabilitation facilities, including physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and occupational therapy, offering comprehensive services for patients with complex conditions.
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