Manama:Health Minister Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan met with Dr. Hussein Yousif Al Harmi, President of the Bahrain Ophthalmology Association, to explore advancements in specialised eye care services within the Kingdom.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister emphasized the critical importance of ongoing improvements in specialised healthcare services to provide high-quality, sustainable care. She stressed the necessity for enhanced collaboration between healthcare institutions and professional associations to keep up with medical developments, focusing on prevention and early diagnosis.
The meeting also highlighted the association's role in progressing ophthalmology in Bahrain and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation with the ministry. This collaboration aims to improve specialised eye care and enhance service quality for citizens.
Dr. Al Harmi reiterated the association's commitment to working alongside the ministry to develop ophthalmology services, bolster national medical expertise, and support initiatives that promote prevention and early detection.