Category: Medical/Health Care

Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Dr. Elal Alawi announced the plan as she opened a training workshop on introducing the papilloma virus vaccine and preventing cancerous diseases associated with it.

Themed “Prevention of Cancers Associated with Human Papilloma Virus,” the workshop reflects commitment to promoe disease prevention and the application of health strategies through the introduction of new and safe vaccines”, she said.

She stressed Bahrain’s strides in combating infectious diseases and controlling pandemics by introducing vaccines into the national immunization programme.

Indeed, the vaccine against smallpox was the first vaccine to be introduced in Bahrain in 1940. Then other vaccines were introduced to prevent diseases that could be avoided by vaccination of the target groups.

Bahrain has also recorded a success story that represented a role model and was praised by the World Health Organization while addressing the Covid-19 pandemic through the use of various vaccines.

Dr. Ijlal Al-Alawi stressed Bahrain’s commitment to implementing health strategies, developing and following up the progress of action plans and indicators of local programs, and strengthening the national capacity through integration between all levels of health care.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

In its report issued today, Monday, after the visit of its lawyer Fadi Obaidat, the Commission revealed two medical cases in the Negev prison, including the case of prisoner Khaled Kamel Nawabit (46 years old) from the town of Barqa / Jericho Governorate, where he suffers from bouts of shortness of breath with the body becoming limp from time to time. Today, this condition has become associated with him all the time, noting that the prisoner demanded tests on his health condition, but the prison administration still refuses to do so.

It is noteworthy that the prisoner was scheduled to undergo open heart surgery at Ramallah Hospital on 11/27/2022 to replace the mitral valve, but he was arrested before the scheduled date for it to be performed.

Prisoner Abdul Salam Bani Odeh from the town of Tamoun / Jenin Governorate suffers from swelling and blurred vision resulting from an accidental accident resulting from the presence of a small iron skewer, which led to a wound in the left eye on April 12, 2023. It caused an injury to the eye, and as a result, he was transferred to “Soroka” Hospital, and the wound was stitched. He was informed of the necessity of review after a week, but four weeks ago he was not transferred for review and examinations, which led to a worsening of his health condition

Source: Maan News Agency

The Ministry of Health convened a significant committee meeting on Monday to address critical issues related to the cooperative fund for doctors and the revision of salary regulations. The gathering, which featured the participation of all committee members, aimed to lay the groundwork for essential recommendations and action plans. Chaired by Health Minister Firas Hawari, the meeting outlined the committee’s procedural framework and established specialized working groups and sub-committees. The collaborative effort of these teams will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of healthcare in Jordan. According to a ministry statement, several key points emerged during the discussion, including the Ministry of Health’s role as the primary authority responsible for managing the dialogue surrounding these critical healthcare matters. Additionally, the ministry will assemble a dedicated technical team to meticulously study and calculate the financial implications of forthcoming salary regulations on t
he Kingdom’s healthcare budget. Importantly, the meeting emphasized that the Ministry of Health is the entity responsible for forwarding the committee’s recommendations to the Cabinet. This underscores the ministry’s pivotal role in the decision-making process concerning healthcare policies and regulations. To streamline communication and ensure consistency in messaging, the committee agreed to centralize all media statements related to the committee’s proceedings within the ministry. This measure aims to provide clear and coordinated information to the public and stakeholders regarding the committee’s progress and outcomes.

Source: Jordan News Agency

State television reported, quoting a statement from the Moroccan Ministry of Interior, that the number of victims of the earthquake that struck the country had risen to 2,012 people.

It added that the number of infected people rose to 2,059, including 1,404 people in critical condition.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Moroccan television announced that the number of earthquake victims has risen to 1037.

It is noteworthy that the earthquake that hit Morocco, with a magnitude of 7 on the Richter scale, was the largest earthquake in the history of the Kingdom.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Public Health and Safety Committees in Zarqa governorate, in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, on Saturday seized 5,500 tons of rice unfit for human consumption, according to the local governor.

The entire quantity of rice was seized and the warehouses were shut down and sealed with red wax, said Governor Hassan Jabour, adding that authorities will proceed with legal action against the violators.

Jabour stressed that the health and safety committees, in cooperation with other oversight authorities, will not tolerate such violations or attempts to tamper with the food of citizens.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The World Health Organisation (WHO) office in Jordan lauded Thursday His Majesty King Abdullah II’s directives urging the government to step up measures to combat the spread of smoking in Jordan, especially in schools. According to a statement, the WHO Representative in Jordan, Jamila Raabi, praised the royal directives, noting the “importance” of cooperation between the WHO office in Jordan, the Ministry of Health and local communities to reduce the spread of tobacco and protect the health of Jordanians. Raabi discussed the King’s directives during a meeting with government officials regarding the “urgent need” to intensify efforts to combat smoking in all its forms, especially among youth and school students, according to the statement. The WHO office in Jordan “stands in support of the efforts of His Majesty the King in his wise leadership and commitment to the health and wellness of the Jordanian people,” the statement reads.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Bahrain launched its first infectious diseases centre to provide integrated medical services with experienced competencies all in one place.

The centre will provide diagnostic methods for diseases that result from microbial infections as well as providing the best care and treatment based on the latest scientific researches for patients with microbial infections.

Brigadier General Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Acting Commander of the Royal Medical Services for the Hospitals of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), affirmed that the center meets the highest standards and requirements, as well as being equipped with a low air pressure system to ensure regular replacement of fresh air in these rooms. During an epidemic outbreak, each of these rooms can be converted into a sanitary isolation unit to maintain a safe environment.

He highlighted that the centre represents an important step by the Royal Medical Services, becoming an international centre for infectious and communicable diseases research, treatment, and laboratories.

Dr. Lt Col Manaf Al Qahtani, Senior Infectious Disease Consultant and Clinical Microbiologist at BDF hospital, noted that the centre included several clinics, including the Communicable Disease Clinic, which specialises in treating all communicable diseases and provides medical and therapeutic consultations, as well as the Travelers’ Clinic, which provides vaccinations and preventive precautions prior to travel to Bahrain, as well as medical consultations and check-ups.

According to Dr. Al Qahtani, the antibiotic clinic is also striving to maximise the use of antimicrobial agents in the centre by supervising antibiotics and providing the best treatment to each patient based on international antibiotic protocols.

He noted that all clinics operate throughout the official working days from Sunday to Thursday.

Dr. Shaikh Fahad commended the efforts of the supervisory team and the specialised teams to establish the new medical facility, affirming that the medical services operate to guarantee healthy living for all citizens and residents, in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and achieve sustainable development.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, visited today Hotel Dieu hospital in Beirut to check on the health condition of army adjutant Ahmed Saidah, who was injured in a military helicopter crash in the area of Hammana. General Aoun was briefed on Saidah’s health status, praising his “courage in carrying out his mission” and wishing him a “speedy recovery”.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

The Capital Governorate Police Directorate becomes the first entity in Bahrain to meet the criteria for the diamond level of a healthy workplace project of the Health Ministry. The project aims to promote the well-being of the public.

On behalf of the Director-General, Brigadier Ibrahim Saif Bakheet Al Najran confirmed the achievement comes in the implementation of Interior Minister General Shaikh bin Abdullah Al Khalifa’s instructions to develop and sustain a healthy work environment which will reflect positively among the services for the public. He also hailed the continuous support of the Chief of Public Security, Lt-General Tariq Al-Hassan.

He highlighted that the project is considered one of many health initiatives aiming to raise health awareness in Bahrain within the projects included in the Healthy Cities Programme.

The programme is part of the activities of the National Plan to Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Nationalism.

The directorate fulfilled the criteria through training courses, completing questionnaires on mental health, proper nutrition, physical fitness and tobacco control, in cooperation with coordination of the Directorate of Health and Social Affairs of the Ministry of Interior.

Source: Bahrain News Agency