{"id":13627,"date":"2024-04-15T13:06:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T13:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/?p=13627"},"modified":"2024-06-21T09:31:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T09:31:17","slug":"healthcare-in-bahrain-learn-about-types-of-healthcare-in-the-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/healthcare-in-bahrain-learn-about-types-of-healthcare-in-the-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare in Bahrain: Learn about types of Healthcare in the Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/healthcare-in-bahrain-learn-about-types-of-healthcare-in-the-kingdom\/#Primary_Healthcare\" title=\"Primary Healthcare\">Primary Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/healthcare-in-bahrain-learn-about-types-of-healthcare-in-the-kingdom\/#Secondary_Healthcare\" title=\"Secondary Healthcare\">Secondary Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/healthcare-in-bahrain-learn-about-types-of-healthcare-in-the-kingdom\/#Tertiary_Healthcare\" title=\"Tertiary Healthcare\">Tertiary Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/healthcare-in-bahrain-learn-about-types-of-healthcare-in-the-kingdom\/#Private_Healthcare\" title=\"Private Healthcare\">Private Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/healthcare-in-bahrain-learn-about-types-of-healthcare-in-the-kingdom\/#Mother_Child_Healthcare\" title=\"Mother &amp; Child Healthcare\">Mother &amp; Child Healthcare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bahrain boasts high-quality hospitals equipped with cutting-edge equipment, and its healthcare system is among the most advanced in the Gulf region. The country places a strong emphasis on the healthcare of its citizens and residents, offering free healthcare services. Bahrain&#8217;s healthcare infrastructure is considered the most advanced and comprehensive among GCC countries, with a higher ratio of doctors, nurses, and dentists per capita. Many Bahraini doctors receive education abroad before returning to practice in their homeland. Medical education in Bahrain is facilitated by institutions such as the Arab Gulf University, the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, the College of Health and Science, and the AMA International University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The healthcare system in Bahrain encompasses both public and private sectors, with the public system offering free or heavily subsidized services. There is significant demand for specialized medical services in Bahrain, and the latest medical-surgical procedures are readily available. Healthcare in Bahrain is organized into three tiers: primary, secondary, and tertiary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primary_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>Primary Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primary healthcare in Bahrain is the cornerstone of the Kingdom of Bahrain\u2019s healthcare system. The Ministry of Health operates 22 health centres that provide primary health care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primary care is the primary point of contact, and it is backed up by a well-established referral system with secondary care. All Bahraini nationals receive free treatment, whereas expatriates must pay three dinars (BD. 3.000) per visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a wide range of therapeutic, preventive, and promotional services available. Curative services include chronic disease management, acute illness, urgent care, minor procedures, geriatric care, sickle cell clinics in three health centres, labour and delivery services, oral health services, and home visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antenatal services, periodic children screening, immunisation, postnatal services\/Postabortal, family planning services, periodic women services, premarital services, and ultrasound examination for pregnant women are all examples of preventive services. Oral health treatments such as fissure sealant programs, fluoride application, educational activities, maternal and child dental care, diabetics, the elderly, and clients with special needs are all included in preventive services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other supportive services are available, including physiotherapy, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and social assistance. Health education services, as well as community engagement educational and promotional services, are used to deliver promotional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13628\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.jpg 598w, https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secondary_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>Secondary Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secondary Healthcare in Bahrain Services is provided by the Ministry of Health through a number of hospitals. Salmaniya Medical Complex is Bahrain\u2019s main hospital (Public Hospital).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salmaniya Medical Complex is a multispecialty health care centre that provides emergency, secondary, and tertiary treatment to all Bahrainis. The Accident and Emergency Department treats sick and injured people who require immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the SMC, inpatient care is offered by admitting patients to one of the wards based on their condition and the type of sickness they are suffering from. Wards are divided by specialisation, and beds are further divided by sex, patient age, and disease condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients who require immediate care are admitted to an \u201cInpatient Bed\u201d as an emergency admission, whereas patients who require inpatient care but do not require immediate admission are waitlisted and admitted on a date desired by the treating doctor or whenever a bed becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13629\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.jpg 598w, https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tertiary_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>Tertiary Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors to Bahrain can make use of tertiary healthcare. If a Population Registration Card is obtained, treatment is available under the public healthcare system; however, treatment will not be free for foreign nationals, regardless of the type of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13630\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.jpg 598w, https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>Private Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The majority of expats in Bahrain opt for private health insurance and use private medical facilities of their own volition. In Bahrain, there are a few private medical insurances, and their policies differ depending on who you are. There is both family and individual coverage available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13631\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.jpg 598w, https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mother_Child_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>Mother &amp; Child Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mothers and children receive special attention in the system of healthcare in Bahrain, which includes a designated facility for Mother and Child care in each hospital. It\u2019s part of the Ministry of Health\u2019s preventative healthcare programme, which aims to ensure the health and well-being of all mothers and children before and after they give birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The services of healthcare in Bahrain are not restricted to newborns and children; rather, the cycle begins with particular attention to pregnant women and continues through motherhood and child care programmes. Pregnant women can take advantage of a variety of health services, including immunizations, prenatal follow-up, and health checks. Additionally, the programme includes post-pregnancy education seminars on topics such as breastfeeding, childhood vaccines, and other related topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of these measures have been accepted by Bahrain in order to accomplish Goal (3) of the Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-Being for All Society Members, which is part of Bahrain\u2019s 2030 Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your kid is born, the route to better health begins with the issuing of a birth certificate, an identity card, and free scheduled immunizations, among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13632\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.jpg 598w, https:\/\/propertyxplore.com\/XploreInsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bahrain boasts high-quality hospitals equipped with cutting-edge equipment, and its healthcare system is among the most advanced in the Gulf region. 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