Manama:Bahrain Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain, welcomed Dan Walters, Chairman of the American Mission Hospital (AMH) Board, along with other board members during their visit to the country. The focus of the meeting was on the hospital's development and expansion plans, as well as its contributions to Bahrain's healthcare system.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Deputy Prime Minister praised the efforts of the AMH chairman, board members, and executive management in enhancing the quality of the hospital's medical services. He acknowledged the hospital's role as an active partner in the healthcare sector and its humanitarian contributions to Bahraini society for over 125 years.
AMH, established in the early 20th century, holds the distinction of being Bahrain's first modern hospital and one of the earliest in the region. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla highlighted the hospital as a model of strategic partnership and cooperation between Bahrain and the United States, expressing his wishes for the management's continued success.
Dan Walters expressed gratitude to the Deputy Prime Minister for inaugurating AMH's reconstruction project at its Manama site. This project includes transforming the 1972 Women's and Children's Hospital building into a healthcare museum. Walters also affirmed the board's commitment to enhancing the hospital's capabilities and expanding its services to better serve the healthcare needs of Bahrain's citizens and residents.