Manama:Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), convened a meeting with private healthcare sector representatives to discuss the rollout of the National Health Insurance Programme for residents.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on the implementation plan, highlighting key phases and coordination needs. Emphasis was placed on enhancing the readiness and involvement of private hospitals and healthcare institutions.
The SCH Chairman underscored the importance of the private sector in broadening healthcare access and ensuring an equitable distribution of beneficiaries across public and private sectors. The focus was also on improving service quality and efficiency.
He reiterated the Council's dedication to ongoing collaboration with private healthcare representatives, aiming to address implementation needs and achieve the programme's goals of optimizing resource use and bolstering the sustainability of Bahrain's healthcare system.