02-07-2025
First public health conference to be held in November
The Health Ministry will hold the first Public Health Conference and Exhibition in co-operation with BDA Health and Medical Conferences and Exhibitions Company, on November 6-7 at the Gulf Hotel's Gulf Convention Centre. The conference will include scientific sessions and workshops discussing the latest developments in public health, along with a specialized exhibition highlighting the most important medical innovations and modern technologies, with the aim of enhancing cooperation between local and international experts and exchanging experiences to advance health development in the Kingdom. Dr. Samia Bahram, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health and Chairperson of the Conference, affirmed that the inaugural Public Health Conference, the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain, represents a strategic platform that unites experts from across disciplines to advance public health policy and foster greater community awareness. Moreover, Dr. Bahram emphasized that the conference is expected to yield meaningful scientific and practical recommendations that will contribute to the development of the healthcare system and support the objectives outlined in Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030. Mrs. Maryam Al-Manaseer, Director of the Communication Department at the Ministry of Health and Head of the Conference's Organizing Committee, highlighted the committee's full preparedness to host this international health event, and noted the Kingdom's readiness to welcome experts and delegates from across the Gulf Cooperation Council and other countries worldwide, ensuring all logistical and technical requirements are in place to guarantee the success of the conference and deliver impactful outcomes aligned with its strategic goals.
Dr. Adel Al-Sayyad, Public Health Advisor at the Ministry of Health and Chairperson of the Scientific Committee, stated that the conference will feature leading specialists presenting cutting-edge research and studies across various domains of public health, and described the event as the culmination of sustained efforts over several years to strengthen and promote public health at both the national and regional levels.
