A celebration of Bahrain’s medical pioneers took place yesterday as veteran medics were honoured for their long-standing contributions to women’s healthcare during the Bahrain International Women’s Health Conference and Exhibition.
Held over two days, the event brought together more than 35 speakers who delivered more than 40 lectures and scientific presentations under the theme ‘Her Journey, Our Mission’.
Organised by the Bahrain Medical Society in collaboration with BDA Conferences and Exhibitions, the event explored a range of topics, including social media, body image, orthorexia nervosa, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and metabolic disorders, and postnatal care.
The conference concluded yesterday with a ceremony honouring speakers, guests and veteran healthcare professionals whose contributions have helped shaped women’s healthcare in the kingdom.
Among those recognised was Dr Khalil Rajab, Bahrain’s first obstetrician and gynaecologist, whose pioneering career has left a lasting mark on the country’s healthcare sector, and consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr A K Sandhu, whose medical career spans more than 55 years, including around 38 years in Bahrain, as highlighted in the GDN.
Conference president and obstetrics and gynecology consultant Dr Nouf Behzad every woman embarks on a unique journey marked by hope, growth, challenges and transformation, adding that healthcare professionals have a responsibility to support women at every stage of life.
“As healthcare professionals, it is our mission to support her at every stage of life through knowledge, innovation and excellence,” she said. “Women’s health is community health, and it is national health.”
Bahrain Medical Society president Dr Amer Al Derazi described women’s health as the foundation of family well-being, social stability and community prosperity, saying advances in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and health education directly improve the lives of women, their families and future generations.
“This conference provides a platform to address both scientific and practical challenges in everyday medical practice while encouraging innovation,” he said.
He added that the Bahrain Medical Society remains committed to supporting scientific conferences and initiatives that strengthen medical training, expand expertise and reinforce Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for high-quality healthcare events.
Presentations on the first day covered topics including Innovation in Women Health Care; Adolescent PCOS: From Symptoms to Solutions; The Digital Mirror: Investigating the Correlation between Social Media, Body Dissatisfaction and Orthorexia Nervosa Among Young Women in Bahrain; and Endometriosis in Adolescents.
Day two featured sessions on Investment in Postnatal Care as Key for Women’s Health; Postpartum Blues, Depression and Psychosis; Breast Cancer Screening: Mammogram or Ultrasound; and Thriving through Menopause.
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