BAHRAIN’S healthcare system continues to advance, building on a legacy spanning more than 125 years under the kingdom’s ongoing development drive, Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has said.
The sector’s progress reflects the commitment of His Majesty King Hamad and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to enhance healthcare quality and provide the best medical services to citizens and residents, he said.
Shaikh Khalid made the remarks during the inauguration of the American Mission Hospital redevelopment project in Manama, which includes rebuilding the hospital and converting its historic Women’s and Children’s Hospital building, constructed in 1927, into a healthcare museum.
He highlighted the project’s importance in preserving Bahrain’s medical heritage while meeting future healthcare needs through a modern hospital equipped with the latest technologies.
Shaikh Khalid also noted the hospital’s historical significance in reflecting the long-standing friendship between Bahrain and the United States, which began through humanitarian and medical co-operation and has since developed into a comprehensive strategic partnership.
He commended the hospital’s board, executive management and medical and administrative teams for their long-standing service to the community.
American Mission Hospital chief executive officer and medical director Dr George Cheriyan expressed his appreciation for the continued support of His Majesty and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He said the project reflects the hospital’s commitment to adopting the latest digital technologies and providing advanced healthcare services.
Dr Cheriyan added that transforming the historic 1927 building, regarded as the region’s first women’s and children’s hospital, into a museum would preserve an important part of Bahrain’s national heritage and document the contributions of generations of healthcare professionals.