The National Health Insurance Programme for Residents, which came into effect on October 31, represents an important national milestone towards developing Bahrain’s healthcare system, enhancing service efficiency and ensuring the sustainability of health coverage, Supreme Council of Health chairman Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa said.
He stressed that the implementation of the programme would not affect services provided to citizens, who will continue to enjoy comprehensive coverage of all existing healthcare services without exception .
