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Daily Tribune
04-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
Empowering young people
The Minister of Health, Her Excellency Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, received Dr. Fatima Marhoon and Dr. Hassan Al Mousawi on the occasion of their win in the Exceptional Volunteer competition, and Dr. Dhabya Al Sada, a family physician at the primary healthcare centres, on the occasion of her win in the fourth edition of the national programme Lamae. The minister emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain places great importance on supporting and empowering young people, whose creativity and ambition contribute to the Kingdom's progress. Dr. Jaleela commended the achievements of young professionals in the health sector as a reflection of the skills and potential of Bahraini youth across various domains.
Globe and Mail
16-02-2025
- Health
- Globe and Mail
Bahrain Makes History with First Successful CRISPR-Based Sickle Cell Treatment Outside the US
MANAMA, Kingdom of Bahrain, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bahrain Oncology Centre (BOC) has made medical history by successfully treating a sickle cell disease (SCD) patient using CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy, Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel). This marks the first successful treatment of its kind outside the United States, positioning Bahrain as a global leader in precision medicine and innovative healthcare solutions. Casgevy, developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, is the first licensed therapy to utilise CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology, whose inventors were awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The therapy offers a potential functional cure for SCD and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassaemia (TDT)—inherited blood disorders that significantly impact health and life expectancy. This achievement follows Bahrain's landmark decision on 2 December 2023 to become the second country globally and the first in the Middle East to approve Casgevy for the treatment of SCD and TDT. The approval was granted after a rigorous evaluation of the therapy's safety, quality, and efficacy. The multi-stage transplant process involves stimulating the patient's bone marrow to produce large quantities of stem cells using specialised injections, then editing the stem cells to produce red blood cells carrying functional haemoglobin. The third and final stage is transplanting the edited cells back into the patient's bloodstream after rigorous quality and safety testing. This process can be used to treat Thalassaemia (Mediterranean anaemia). HE. Dr. Jaleela bint AlSayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, said: 'This milestone exemplifies Bahrain's commitment to integrating global medical innovations into our national healthcare strategy. By fostering partnerships across institutions, we are delivering on our mandate to provide access to life-changing therapies for all beneficiaries and positioning Bahrain as a hub for innovative medical care, in line with the visionary directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.' 'Bahrain is proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge healthcare advancements in the region. The successful administration of Gene edited autologous stem cell transplant demonstrates our dedication to providing access the most advanced treatments and reinforces our position as a regional hub for precision medicine,' said Brigadier Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of the RMS. 'This provides renewed hope for patients with complex blood disorders and reinforces the Kingdom's growing focus on healthcare innovation.' 'As the clinical team responsible for delivering this groundbreaking treatment, we are honoured to bring CRISPR-based therapy to patients in Bahrain and beyond. Our success reflects the Bahrain Oncology Centre's dedication to combining advanced technology with world-class expertise. This achievement, validated by our international accreditation in bone marrow transplantation, underscores our mission to transform patient outcomes through precision medicine and collaboration with global pioneers,' said Dr Edward Rowland, CEO of Bahrain Oncology Centre. The introduction of gene-edited autologous stem cell transplant aligns with Bahrain's national healthcare strategy, which focuses on fostering global partnerships, driving medical innovation, and ensuring access to state-of-the-art technologies. This strategy reflects the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to provide world-class, innovative healthcare. The success of this programme is the result of collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the Royal Medical Services, Government Hospitals, and the National Health Regulatory Authority, reinforcing Bahrain's role as a regional leader in advanced healthcare solutions. About Bahrain Oncology Centre The Bahrain Oncology Centre (BOC) is a leading provider of comprehensive oncology services in the Kingdom, including bone marrow transplantation. Committed to delivering world-class healthcare, BOC integrates cutting-edge medical technologies with a multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes. In 2024, BOC received Vertex accreditation for its bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy services, enabling it to provide, as an accredited centre of excellence, CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy, Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel), to sickle cell disorder and beta thalassaemia patients from all over the globe.
Bahrain News Gazette
31-01-2025
- Health
- Bahrain News Gazette
Health Minister Highlights Role of PM Fellowship Programme in Public Sector Development
Manama: Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, met with participants of the 10th intake of the Prime Minister's Fellowship Programme. The minister highlighted the role of the programme in developing government employees to enhance public sector performance. She emphasised its contribution to Bahrain's development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. According to Bahrain News Agency, during a meeting with the programme's 10th cohort, the minister emphasised Bahrain's commitment to nurturing national talent and integrating them into development efforts. She discussed key healthcare projects, service improvements, and the role of the National Health Insurance Programme in achieving comprehensive healthcare coverage.
Bahrain News Gazette
29-01-2025
- Health
- Bahrain News Gazette
Health Minister Holds Talks with Arab Counterparts to Enhance Health Cooperation
Manama: On the sidelines of the Ministry of Health's participation in Arab Health 2025 in the UAE: Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, met Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, UAE Minister of Health and Prevention. She highlighted the strong ties between Bahrain and the UAE and emphasized the importance of strategic cooperation to enhance healthcare services and achieve shared goals. According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Hasan noted that Arab Health 2025 marks 50 years of excellence, supporting expertise exchange, investment, and showcasing advanced medical technologies. She also held meetings with Mansour bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud, Qatar's Minister of Public Health; Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt's Minister of Health and Population; and Suleiman Al Dakhil, Director Manager of the Gulf Health Council. They discussed mutual health sector priorities and opportunities for collaboration.
