Manama: Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), and Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, recently inspected the central warehouses of Shifa National Medical Supply. This visit aims to bolster Bahrain's medical supply system, ensuring efficient and sustainable access to medicines and medical supplies, ultimately enhancing healthcare services for citizens and residents.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah highlighted the critical need for continuous monitoring and enhancement of Bahrain's medical supply infrastructure. This vigilance is vital for maintaining uninterrupted healthcare services and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in the provision of medical supplies.
Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan underscored the significance of a robust pharmaceutical supply system in maintaining healthcare service continuity and readiness of healthcare facilities. She lauded the meticulous efforts in managing the central warehouses and the sophisticated systems in place for the safe storage and quality assurance of medical supplies.
During their visit, the officials examined the operations of the central storage and medical supply facilities, scrutinizing the management of pharmaceutical inventories and logistics procedures for the reception, storage, and distribution to healthcare institutions. They also evaluated the systems ensuring an efficient supply chain and sustainable availability of medicines, aligned with the highest standards in pharmaceutical storage and distribution. Additionally, they discussed development plans aimed at fortifying the national medical supply system.