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…
Category: Health Care
Health drive for workers
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…
Blood sugar tests record bid
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…
Delegates angry over treatment
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…
Healthy living
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…
New snoring ‘cure’ proves a big zzzzz…
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)…
Health clamp on fast food outlets
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…
Hospital death bed reunion for family
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…
New Bahrain healthcare push
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…
Hospital training for 23 Bahrainis
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…
Sickle cell help vow
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…
Hospital vows to end bed crisis
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…
MEDICAL AID ALERT FOR BAHRAIN DIABETICS
HEALTH authorities in Bahrain yesterday alerted diabetes patients who use special strips to check their blood sugar levels against buying certain brands. The alert followed the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
BDF steps up work on hospital project
The BDF has stepped up work on the King Hamad Hospital after it was put in charge of the project by a Royal Order, Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Shaikh…
Hospital delays probe planned
A committee could soon be set up to probe King Hamad Hospital delays. “There is a need for an auditing panel to study technical and administrative glitches, which have delayed the scheme…