Manama:Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), underscored the importance of the National Health Insurance Programme for Residents in advancing Bahrain's healthcare sector. He emphasized that the program is a crucial step towards improving healthcare sustainability and efficiency in line with the nation's goals for a more robust healthcare system.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Al Khalifa's remarks came during a briefing on the Labour Market Regulatory Authority's (LMRA) initiatives to inform residents and employers about the health insurance program. The briefing was attended by Health Minister Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, LMRA Chief Executive Officer Nibras Mohammed Talib, and Supreme Council of Health Secretary-General Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Nawakhdha.
Dr. Al Khalifa praised the LMRA's efforts in supporting the program's implementation and called for strengthened coordination among relevant bodies and expanded awareness campaigns to highlight the program's benefits. He reviewed the progress made since the program's commencement on October 31, including awareness initiatives for residents and employers and the integration of the Council's health insurance systems with those of the LMRA. The procedures for fee payments and issuance of insurance policies and cards were also discussed, aiming to enhance service efficiency.
Health Minister Dr. Hassan commended the LMRA's support, noting that their efforts reflect a cohesive government approach and a shared dedication to improving healthcare services and accessibility for those covered by the program.
Nibras Mohammed Talib, LMRA's Chief Executive Officer, reiterated the Authority's commitment to ongoing collaboration with the SCH, the Ministry of Health, and other entities to ensure the successful implementation of the national initiative and to facilitate healthcare access for residents.
Source Bahrain News Agency