NPRA Undersecretary Receives Capital Governor
According to Bahrain News Agency, the undersecretary commended this significant national milestone, describing it as a pivotal step towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. He emphasised the initiative's role in enhancing the quality of life by promoting healthy practices, improving essential services, and fostering community partnerships.
Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman noted that this achievement reflects the dedication of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the unwavering support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The undersecretary highlighted that the accomplishment builds on a successful trajectory initiated with the launch of the Healthy Cities Programme in 2017. The programme first recognised the Um Al Hasam area as a Healthy City in 2018, followed by Manama, which became the first Healthy City in the region in 2021. This progress extended to include all villages and cities within the governorate, culminating in the Capital Governorate being declared the first Healthy Governorate.
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