New ways for the King Abdullah Medical City to bridge gaps in developing centres of excellence for providing highly-skilled care were discussed during a workshop.
The meeting, organised by the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) at its Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Hall, facilitated the exchange of ideas and recommendations from Bahraini healthcare workers and doctors on how to align the kingdom’s leading medical complex’s strategies with Bahraini and GCC health systems.
Representatives from the Health Ministry, Supreme Council of Health, the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), the University Medical Centre at King Abdullah Medical City and the Princess Al Jawhara Bint Ibrahim Al Irahim Centre for Molecular Medicine and Genetic Disorders were in attendance.
During the session, NHRA health facility regulation sector head Dr Zubaida Abdulla Al Shaikh presented the latest statistics and information regarding the healthcare sector in Bahrain. And, the Health Ministry’s health promotion programmes department head Dr Fatima Habib discussed the strategies and responsibilities in enhancing and developing the healthcare system and improving the quality of care through the implementation of comprehensive preventive programmes aimed at reducing chronic diseases and promoting public health.
King Abdullah Medical City Unit head Dr Shaher Al Shehri said: “The workshop resulted in several important proposals and recommendations from specialist doctors to enhance co-operation and co-ordination among different entities to exchange expertise and best medical practices.”
Participants also stressed the need of developing centres of excellence in various medical specialties, improving infrastructure and ensuring sustainable training for medical staff.
They further highlighted the importance of scientific research and innovation in providing advanced medical solutions that contribute to elevating the level of healthcare services in Bahrain and across the region.
The King Abdullah Medical City Unit at AGU will study the recommendations and conduct in-depth research before commencing the implementation of King Abdullah Medical City services.
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