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Northern Governor and WHO Representative Discuss Health Initiatives in Bahrain

Manama: Ali bin Abdul Hussain Al Asfoor, Northern Governor, received Dr. Asad Hafeez, Acting Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Governor commended the cooperation with WHO through the Healthy Cities Programme. He highlighted the successful accreditation of A'ali as a healthy city and underscored the Governorate's efforts to designate the Northern Governorate as a healthy governorate, in line with the principle of 'Health for All by All.' According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting reviewed the Governorate's key health initiatives, including nine editions of the 'Biggest Loser' competition to combat obesity and smoking, mosquito control campaigns across the Governorate, and the observance of global health events to promote preventive health and raise public awareness. The two sides also discussed ways to activate community partnerships in health and awareness sectors to support Bahrain's health vision and future aspirations. Dr. Hafeez commended the Governorate's efforts in supporting health initiatives. He expressed readiness to highlight the Northern Governorate's health programmes through international, regional, and local platforms, emphasising WHO's commitment to ongoing cooperation in support of sustainable development goals and enhanced community health in Bahrain.