07 Oct 2024
Bahrain's Health Crusade: Fighting Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) with Initiative
Bahrain is leading proactive efforts to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, endocrine disorders, and obesity through comprehensive health awareness initiatives, early detection strategies, and integrated healthcare programs. Lt. Gen. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Diabetes Society, highlighted Bahrain's commitment to limiting the spread of these diseases by implementing a national action plan focused on prevention, early detection, and community health collaboration.
Speaking at the sixth edition of the Bahrain Diabetes and Endocrine Review Conference (BDER), Dr. Shaikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in promoting health and wellness in the community. The conference featured 24 sessions with participation from academics and students of Arabian Gulf University and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Experts from across Bahrain and the GCC, along with international specialists, presented research and treatment advances aimed at improving diabetes and endocrine disease management.
Dr. Wiam Hussein, chairman of the organizing committee, explained that the BDER conference offers a platform for the exchange of ideas and encourages the adoption of modern diagnostic and treatment methods, as well as awareness campaigns for better healthcare outcomes.