Minister of Health chairs the meeting of the National Taskforce for Health Promotion and Quality of Life

Her Excellency Dr. Jaleela bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, chaired the meeting of the National Taskforce for Health Promotion and Quality of Life.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Health emphasized that promoting health and quality of life is a national priority and a fundamental pillar of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The Minister of Health pointed to the inspiring vision of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, which has contributed to enhancing the implementation of programs and initiatives that support the adoption of healthy and sustainable lifestyles. She further stressed the importance of integrated efforts among various government entities to achieve strategic goals aimed at improving quality of life indicators and building a sustainable environment that supports health and well-being.

The meeting also reviewed updates on the preparation of the executive framework for the Health Promotion and Quality of Life Strategy. Additionally, it discussed several pillars supporting quality of life, such as developing the urban environment, promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting mental health, encouraging physical activity, and strengthening community cohesion.