Bahrain enjoys an advanced level of health as manifested by its health status indicators. "Health-for-all" objectives were achieved early in the 1990s. Comprehensive health services are provided to the citizens in Bahrain free of charge. The Ministry of Health (MOH) offers most services through primary health care centres which form the cornerstone of the health system. Accessibility and coverage are nearly 100%.
The government funds the provision of comprehensive health services for all Bahrainis, with non-Bahraini residents' health care is heavily subsidised.
Communicable diseases are largely under control in Bahrain. The country has a very efficient immunization programme. Infectious diseases of childhood have been almost eradicated in Bahrain. However, viral infections are on the slight rise. These include gonococci infections, syphilis, and viral hepatitis. Available data indicate a low prevalence of HIV.
Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer are rising dramatically in Bahrain, and represent the leading causes of death in the country.
Performance of the health system has been impressive with very low paediatric and maternal mortalities. Bahrain has achieved success in health professional resource development through the College of Health Sciences which has graduated nurses and allied health professionals, and has helped in training of personnel from other countries. The MOH's Medical Equipment Directorate is considered as a WHO regional training centre for medical equipment repair and maintenance. Simultaneously, the Government has encouraged the privatisation of health services.
Primary Health Care
Primary health care is the cornerstone of health care
available in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Through the 22 health centers,
primary care represent first line of contact supported by good
referral system which has been established with the secondary care.
The average number of population in the catchments area is 2600. A
free treatment provided for all Bahraini citizens while the
Expatriate should pay Three Dinar (3 BD.) for each visit
A range of curative, preventive and promotive services are
provided. The curative services include all variety of health
problems, like the management of chronic diseases, acute illness,
urgent care, minor surgeries, elderly care, sicklers clinics in three
health centers, labours services, oral health services, and home
visits.
Preventive services includes maternal and child health, like
antenatal services, periodic children screening, immunization,
postnatal services/Post-abortal, family planning services, periodic
women services, premarital Services, and ultrasound examination for
pregnant ladies. Preventive services also include oral health
services like fissure sealant program, fluoride application,
educational activities, maternal and child dental services,
diabetics, elderly & clients with special needs.
Other supportive services like physiotherapy services,
diagnostic services, pharmaceutical and social services are provided.
Promotive services are provided through health education services in
addition to community participation educational and promotive
services.
Health Institutions
Bahrain is home to leading international hospitals - both private and public. A growing number of specialist, reputable and regulated healthcare providers - covering services from diabetes care to cosmetic surgery - are choosing to located their operations in the Kingdom.
The Salmaniya Medical Complex is a multispecialty health care facility providing emergency, secondary, and tertiary care to all citizens and residents of Bahrain. The Accident and Emergency Department provides urgent medical care to the sick and injured.
Inpatient Care is provided at the SMC by admitting patients to any one of the wards according to the condition of the patient and type of the disease. A total number of 50 wards with nearly 1,000 beds are available for inpatient care. Wards are separated according to specialty, and further beds are categorized by sex, age of the patient, and condition or type of the disease.
Patients who need care are admitted immediately to an "Inpatient Bed" as an emergency admission, while patients who need inpatient care but their condition does not warrant immediate admission are waitlisted and admitted on a date requested by the treating doctor or whenever a bed is available.
For more information on Hospitals and Health Centers in Bahrain please check the “Contact Details for Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies & Health Professionals” Service
Pharmacies
For more information and contact details of Pharmacies in Bahrain please check the “Contact Details for Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies & Health Professionals” Service
LEGAL STATEMENT
:
The electronic services provided on www.bahrain.bh are to provide an alternative channel for obtaining Government and Nongovernment services. eGovernment Authority accepts no responsibility in relation to the accuracy, completeness, currency, usefulness or otherwise, of the contents provided by external sources. Users are advised to verify/check any information with the relevant Government Agencies and/or other source(s), and to obtain any appropriate professional advice before acting on the information provided on www.bahrain.bh.
The eGovernment Authority will not have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of or reliance on the electronic services delivered on www.bahrain.bh.
Login
