Healthcare delivery

The initiative focused on border communities, refugee camps, and other vulnerable areas where frequent cross-border movement increases the risk of disease transmission.

Arprim Consultants presented a master plan and feasibility study led by Principal Architect Jared Momanyi, which sets out a phased approach to meet rising regional healthcare needs.

The ministry and Samsung is exploring plans to establish a state-of-the-art training facility equipped with advanced technologies that can support the practical training of healthcare professionals.

The minimally invasive procedure was carried out on a 44-year-old woman by Dr. A.B. Gopalamurugan, Structural Interventional Cardiologist at the hospital.

Unlike conventional open surgery, which requires large incisions in the chest and abdomen, MIE uses several small incisions, high-definition imaging, and specialized laparoscopic instruments.

The opening follows the recent launch of the hospital’s first-of-its-kind emergency CT system in Saudi Arabia, which is designed to speed up diagnosis and treatment for stroke and trauma patients.

The agreement also supports GlobeMed Gulf’s broader strategy of expanding access to high-quality healthcare for its growing base of insured members.

The new Strengthening Public Health Surveillance and Resilient Knowledge for Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa (SPARK-NCD) programme aims to improve disease surveillance, workforce capacity, and integrated care across the continent.

The appointment comes as Africa intensifies efforts to strengthen its response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak while accelerating the development of African-led medicines, vaccines and outbreak-ready innovations.

By earning the certification, Royal Bahrain Hospital joins a select group of healthcare institutions across the Arab region recognised for placing patient experience at the centre of healthcare delivery.