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THE Bahrain Medical Society (BMS) and the Bahrain Dental Society (BDS) yesterday came out in support of health workers’ demands for Health Minister Dr Faisal Al Hamer to resign. Both organisations allege he repeatedly misled people on the number of casualties. A joint statement also condemned the use of force to disperse peaceful demonstrations. . . . → Read More: Support for health staff A CARNIVAL to raise awareness about autism in children will be held on February 19. Alia for Early Intervention is hosting its fund-raising Carnival At the Park 2011 at Al Hunainiya public park, next to Riffa Club, from 10am to 5pm. The day will feature entertainment for children like a bouncy castle, magic show, . . . → Read More: CARNIVAL TO RAISE AWARENESS OF AUTISM BAHRAIN has been ranked among the top 50 countries in the world for breast cancer detection. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) put Bahrain 50th worldwide for diagnosing the disease. However, its findings have been disputed by Bahrain Cancer Society president Dr Abdulrahman Ebrahim Fakhro. The report found . . . → Read More: Bahrain breast cancer claims BAHRAIN has claimed to have broken a world record for the maximum number of blood glucose tests during an eight-hour period. The Bahrain Medical Society (BMS) said it had tested 2,520 people between 6pm on Monday and 2am yesterday. The previous record, set on May 13 last year, was in the Italian city of . . . → Read More: Blood glucose tests record? BAHRAIN’s workers stand to benefit from free medical tests and even free medication during a series of health drives organised by volunteers. The Lions Club of Riffa is hoping to conduct check-ups on a weekly or fortnightly basis, club director Mohammed Salim Ibrahim told the GDN. It follows an event during which 145 labourers . . . → Read More: Health drive for workers More than 2,000 people are expected to undergo blood sugar tests tomorrow in a bid to break a Guinness World Record. The campaign will be held from 6pm to 2am at a tent behind ‘Maatam Al Ajam Al Kabeer’ in Manama and aims to break the previous record of 800 people. Minister of State . . . → Read More: Blood sugar tests record bid MANY NRIs attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference were left frustrated and fuming yesterday morning as they were not allowed to enter the hall where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was speaking, newspaper reports said. As there was hardly anyone to guide the delegates through the maze, that is Vigyan Bhavan, many of them had . . . → Read More: Delegates angry over treatment PEOPLE in Bahrain will have the opportunity to improve their health and lifestyle through meditation in a first-of-its-kind conference in the region. The Middle East Meditation Conference will begin on Tuesday at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sanabis. The three-day event, held under the patronage of Deputy Premier Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al . . . → Read More: Healthy living A new surgical procedure that claims to cure snoring has been snubbed by people suffering from the condition in Bahrain. It was introduced by the Health Ministry at Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) in April. But to date, not a single patient has come forward for treatment, said SMC ear nose and throat consultant Dr . . . → Read More: New snoring ‘cure’ proves a big zzzzz… HEALTH authorities are carrying out a clampdown on Bahrain’s restaurants and fast food outlets violating safety rules, it emerged yesterday. Officials said scores of such places had either been fined or shut down temporarily. “Those which have been fined included several well-known fast food restaurants as well as other popular eating places,” said an . . . → Read More: Health clamp on fast food outlets A BAHRAIN resident fighting for his life since last month died in hospital yesterday, a few days after his family arrived to be at his bedside. Keloth Satheesh Keloth Nanu, 58, was in critical condition due to severe liver cirrhosis. His wife and daughter arrived in Bahrain three days ago to be with him, . . . → Read More: Hospital death bed reunion for family TACKLING Bahrain’s rising population will be a major challenge for the health sector as demand on medical services increases. The health outlook was outlined as His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Economic Development Board chairman, chaired an EDB meeting yesterday. The surging cost of medical services is . . . → Read More: New Bahrain healthcare push NEW staff recruited at the Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH), including 23 Bahrainis, has undergone a nine-day training programme. RBH chief operating officer Dr Ashish Banerji said training helped in carrying out organisational policies more effectively. “It also helps develop leadership skills, motivation, loyalty, better attitude and other aspects that we intend RBH employees to . . . → Read More: Hospital training for 23 Bahrainis SICKLE cell patients were yesterday promised improved health services and facilities at the Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC). All patients will now be transferred to the care of a specialist after having to settle for experts in other fields. The pledge came as Bahrain Society for Sickle Cell Anaemia Patient Care members met SMC chief . . . → Read More: Sickle cell help vow New measures could soon be introduced at Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) to significantly cut waiting lists, as nearly 80 patients were yet to be given beds yesterday. The cases, which included 57 sickle cell patients, had to remain at the Accident and Emergency Department until beds were found elsewhere. Scores of patients have been . . . → Read More: Hospital vows to end bed crisis |
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