Southern Governor His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa has today inaugurated a programme aimed at combating diabetes.
The event was attended by Supreme Council for Health (SCH) President Lieuetant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, Health Minister Faeqa bint Said Al-Saleh and other senior officials.
Officials representing the Ministry of Health, the Southern Governorate, Bapco and the Bahrain Diabetes Society also attended the inaugural ceremony which was held at the Bapco Hall in Awali.
HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa also inaugurated an exhibition, which was held on the sidelines of the launch ceremony, showcasing the ministry of health, universities and schools.
HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa stressed the importance of launched key health projects that benefit all social categories, hailing development achievements in the sector.