The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI), Bahrain Medical College, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health and President of the Bahrain Diabetes Association, opened the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) (RCSI) hosted the ceremony. Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Diabetes Society (BDS) and Rotary Club of Manama to strengthen regional partnerships and reactivate the Diabetes Task Force (DMU).
The MoU was signed by Lieutenant General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Health Council and Chairman of the Bahrain Diabetes Association. Renuka Nambiar Ravindran, President of the Rotary Club of Manama. Professor Sameer Otoum, Dean of RCSI, Bahrain University of Medical Sciences;
The ceremony was attended by Minister of Health Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan. Her Excellency Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al Jahrami, Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council (HEC) and Vice-Chairman of the Higher Education Council Board of Governors. Dr. Mariam Al Jarrahma, Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA); Colonel (Dr.) Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Commander of King Hamad University Hospital; Mohammad Abdul Wahab, Chairman of the Private Hospitals Association Dr. His Excellency Dr. Tasnim Attatollah, WHO Representative and Head of Bahrain Office. Member of Bahrain Diabetes Association and Manama Rotary Club. and those involved.
Lieutenant General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Health Council and Chairman of the Bahrain Diabetes Association, commented:I would like to express my deep appreciation for the efforts and humanitarian service of the Bahrain Medical College RCSI and the Rotary Club of Manama, which, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and the Bahrain Diabetes Association, have contributed significantly to alleviating the medical challenges. In Bahrain, we have a particular focus on managing people with diabetes and obesity, and we are proud to continue to work together as part of the Diabetes Task Force team. ”
Under the terms of the agreement, the three organizations will work together to promote the DMU program, develop educational materials, coordinate school visits and train volunteers, with the ultimate goal of providing diabetes education and support to children and their families in Bahrain. .
Professor Ortom commented as follows.Bahrain Medical University RCSI is pleased to strengthen its long-standing partnership with the Bahrain Diabetes Association and the Rotary Club of Manama to increase awareness and prevention of diabetes among children. We would like to thank the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education for supporting this important initiative. As a university, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of the Bahrain community, and through our Diabetes Task Force, we are confident that we will continue to play an important role in fighting the spread of type 2 diabetes for our benefit. of future generations. ”
RCSI medical university bahrain Establishment Diabetes Task Force 2012 in cooperation with Bahrain Diabetes Association and Manama Rotary Club. The unit visits elementary schools in Bahrain and uses interactive games and activities to teach third and fourth graders about diabetes, healthy eating, and the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle. To date, the mobile diabetes unit has educated more than 5,400 children in Bahrain.
The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health and Chairman of the Bahrain Diabetes Association. Professor Kathryn Strachan, Head of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI Medical University, Bahrain; Ms. Ravindran, President of the Rotary Club of Manama, gave a speech on the impact of DMU on Bahraini society and the future of its operations.
Mr. Ravindran, President of the Rotary Club of Manama, commented: “The Rotary Club of Manama (RCM) has been promoting diabetes awareness for the past 12 years through the Bahrain Diabetes Association and later in collaboration with Bahrain Medical College RCSI. This is an honor for RCM’s Mobile Unit. We are pleased to continue supporting Bahrain University of Medical Sciences RCSI and BDS in their efforts to increase awareness and prevention of type 2 diabetes among schoolchildren. ”
Ms Dana Smith, Lecturer in Nursing and Academic Leader of the Diabetes Task Force (DMU), gave a presentation on the development of the DMU, its reopening in 2023 in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Department of Education, and the presentation of the DMU . New edition of Diabetes Mobile Unit’s storybook “Learn with us…Move with us.” An interactive and engaging educational resource for school students to learn about diabetes.
In cooperation with our partners, RCSI Bahrain Medical University continues to advance in its pursuit of providing quality medical education, promoting health and well-being, and enhancing patient care to all communities.
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About RCSI Bahrain Medical University
RCSI Bahrain Medical College is a constituent college of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI), founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1784. RCSI Bahrain Medical University is an independent private university and has opened its doors to the following students: In 2004, he had 28 medical students. Currently, the purpose-built campus is home to more than 1,600 students across the School of Medicine. Nursing and Midwifery, Postgraduate Studies and Research. It is a nonprofit health sciences institution focused on education and research to drive positive change in all areas of human health around the world.
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