H.E. Interior Minister sets sights on full national coverage
Bahrain has moved a step closer to becoming a fully WHO-accredited 'Healthy Cities' nation after Muharraq and Northern Governorates received official recognition under the global programme.
Interior Minister His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received the accreditation certificates from Lieutenant-General H.E. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council of Health, and Health Minister H.E. Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan during a meeting in Manama.
He congratulated the governorates on what he described as a national achievement, citing the effort of local communities and officials in meeting WHO's comprehensive criteria.
The Interior Minister directed the Southern Governorate to intensify its work to meet international standards, in a bid to declare all of Bahrain's governorates as officially recognised healthy zones.
He stressed that the Healthy Cities Project is aligned with Bahrain's sustainable development goals and reflects its broader push for community-led health and wellbeing under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The Northern Governorate received its WHO accreditation following an evaluation visit in November 2024. Muharraq passed its assessment in February 2025.
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