HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the outgoing World Health Organisation Representative in Bahrain

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with the outgoing World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Bahrain, Dr Tasneem Ghaleb Atatreh, at Riffa Palace.

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing the health sector, improving the efficiency of health services, and ensuring their sustainability to achieve the Kingdom’s comprehensive development goals under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation with specialised health organisations and institutions to adopt best practices and enhance the efficiency of the national workforce in the medical field. This, in turn, aims to improve the health of Bahrain’s citizens and residents while meeting the Kingdom’s aspirations.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the mutual collaboration efforts between the Kingdom and the WHO.

His Royal Highness extended his best wishes to Dr Atatreh for success in her future endeavours.

During the meeting, the latest international developments in health and topics of mutual interest were discussed.

For her part, Dr Tasneem Ghaleb Atatreh expressed her gratitude for His Royal Highness’s commitment to strengthening cooperation between the Kingdom and the WHO to achieve mutual aspirations and wished the Kingdom of Bahrain continued progress and prosperity.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Finance and National Economy, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the meeting.