Manama: The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), represented by the Royal Medical Services (RMS), and the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) signed an agreement to implement the "RMS-Hope" Health Information System Project.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the signing ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, SCH Chairman; Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs; Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health; and senior BDF officers. Lt. Gen. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed remarked that the project aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of Bahrain's public healthcare sector by adopting a unified, integrated system.
The SCH Chairman explained that the new platform will replace the existing I-Seha system and cover clinical and administrative functions in hospitals and health centers. Implementation will begin with primary healthcare centers and auxiliary services before extending to government hospitals, ensuring a seamless data transfer between systems, as highlighted by Lt. Gen. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed.
Lt. Gen. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of the project as part of Bahrain's commitment to advancing its healthcare system under the leadership of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the continuous support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister.
The SCH Chairman stated that the new system will unify patient records across all health facilities, improving diagnostic accuracy and accelerating treatment delivery while safeguarding data privacy and security. Lt. Gen. Al Nuaimi highlighted the project as a milestone in integrating healthcare services between government and military institutions.
He commended the initiative for being largely developed by Bahraini talent, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to sustainable national development. The Minister of Health expressed pride in the project's alignment with Bahrain's Vision 2030, which seeks to establish an advanced and sustainable healthcare sector.
Brigadier General Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, RMS Commander, stated that the RMS-Hope project will significantly improve healthcare quality and management. Brig. Gen. Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa noted that the RMS-Hope project aligns with the strategic goals of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 to create a sustainable health system.