Bahrain already has a wide network of emergency medical services operating across the kingdom, including nine primary healthcare centres open around the clock and 13 National Ambulance Service bases.
The details were revealed in a written response submitted by Parliament and Shura Council Affairs Minister Ghanim Al Buainain to a parliamentary proposal calling for the establishment of emergency departments in different regions of the country.
Mr Al Buainain said the government had reviewed the proposal but noted that its objectives were already being met through existing services.
“The government notes the presence of nine primary healthcare centres operating 24 hours a day across all governorates, providing urgent healthcare services to beneficiaries,” he said.
“These are supported by emergency departments in government hospitals and hospitals affiliated with the Royal Medical Services, which receive emergency cases around the clock.”
The minister highlighted the extensive reach of the National Ambulance Service, which currently operates 13 centres across Bahrain to ensure rapid response to medical emergencies. These include bases at Muharraq, Hidd, Hamad Town, Isa Town, Ma’ameer, Jaw, Mina Salman, Maqaba, King Hamad Causeway and Durrat Al Bahrain, in addition to King Hamad University Hospital, BDF Hospital as well as a service point in Sitra.
“These centres operate with highly trained medical teams and are equipped to deal immediately with emergency situations,” Mr Al Buainain said.
He added that the National Ambulance operations room was equipped with advanced communication and control systems, as well as a geographic positioning system that helps improve response times and ensures ambulances reach incidents as quickly as possible.
Mr Al Buainain
Emergency response is also reinforced by a network of Civil Defence centres located across all governorates, each covering specific geographic areas.
In the event of fires or major accidents, more than one centre can respond simultaneously through co-ordinated operations, ensuring rapid intervention.
The minister said this integrated approach allows emergency services to maintain high levels of preparedness and respond efficiently to different types of emergencies.
Mr Al Buainain further highlighted that the government has plans to activate additional ambulance centres in different areas of the kingdom in future.
“These plans aim to further strengthen urgent medical services and ensure the best possible response times for patients,” he said.
The minister added that the government is providing a range of support services to ensure senior citizens can access healthcare without facing transport challenges.
Primary healthcare centres operate mobile clinics that offer consultations, laboratory tests and telemedicine services for elderly patients unable to visit medical facilities.
He noted that government hospitals also provide transport for specific cases, including dialysis patients receiving treatment at Salmaniya Medical Complex and the Abdulrahman Kanoo Kidney Centre, while home medical care services are available for those who cannot travel.
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