Bahrain already has a wide network of emergency medical services operating across the kingdom, including nine primary healthcare centres open around the clock and 13 National Ambulance Service bases.
The details were revealed in a written response submitted by Parliament and Shura Council Affairs Minister Ghanim Al Buainain to a parliamentary proposal calling for the establishment of emergency departments in different regions of the country.
Mr Al Buainain said the government had reviewed the proposal but noted that its objectives were already being met through existing services.
“The government notes the presence of nine primary healthcare centres operating 24 hours a day across all governorates, providing urgent healthcare services to beneficiaries,” he said.
“These are supported by emergency departments in government hospitals and hospitals affiliated with the Royal Medical Services, which receive emergency cases around the clock.”
The minister highlighted the extensive reach of the National Ambulance Service, which currently operates 13 centres across Bahrain to ensure rapid response to medical emergencies. These include bases at Muharraq, Hidd, Hamad Town, Isa Town, Ma’ameer, Jaw, Mina Salman, Maqaba, King Hamad Causeway and Durrat Al Bahrain, in addition to King Hamad University Hospital, BDF Hospital as well as a service point in Sitra.
“These centres operate with highly trained medical teams and are equipped to deal immediately with emergency situations,” Mr Al Buainain said.
