Manama:Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), along with Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayyed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, paid a visit to the Coordination and Follow-up Centre for the National Health Insurance Programme for residents, reviewing the centre's operations as the programme commenced.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the visit is part of continuous efforts to oversee the programme's implementation, assess procedures and coordination among relevant entities, and ensure residents' access to healthcare services covered by the programme. The visit also aimed at enhancing the efficiency of handling enquiries and feedback related to the programme.
During the visit, the SCH Chairman and the Health Minister were briefed on the centre's operational mechanisms and its role in monitoring programme developments and coordinating with relevant authorities on operational requirements. This coordination supports the regular provision of healthcare services to the programme's beneficiaries.
The officials praised the efforts of those managing the programme's implementation and underscored the significant role of the Coordination and Follow-up Centre in monitoring feedback and liaising with relevant authorities. The centre also plays a crucial role in providing necessary information to facilitate procedures for beneficiaries, employers, and healthcare providers.
The National Health Insurance Programme for residents is part of Bahrain's ongoing commitment to developing its healthcare sector and improving the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare service delivery.