Health Minister chairs Combat AIDS National Committee meeting

Manama, Dec. 28 (BNA): Health Minister Faiqa bint Saeed Al Saleh chaired The National Committee for Combating Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) meeting virtually, in the presence of representatives of ministries and official bodies in the committee. The meeting reviewed the committee’s agenda and approved the implementation of their plans. The Vice-Chairperson Dr. Maryam Al-Hajri reviewed the strategic plan to combat AIDS, the work of the sub-committees and the implementation of their plans based on the committee's objectives. Chairperson of the Subcommittee for Information, Statistics and Scientific Research Dr. Najat Abu Al Fateh presented a statistics report on the AIDS program including the achievements, the history of AIDS, and the treatment status of AIDS patients in Bahrain. Chairperson of the Subcommittee for Guidance and Education Dr. Shaikh Saqer bin Salman Al Khalifa confirmed the implementation of a detailed media plan for the work of the committee. Chairperson of the Subcommittee for Treatment and Rehabilitation Dr. Jamila Al Salman highlighted the work of the committee and its achievements in the field of AIDS tests and examinations in coordination between the various concerned authorities, confirming the availability of medicines for patients, treatment protocols, noting that the committee will develop a vision for the annual conference to combat the disease with the formation of work teams to find out all the necessary preparations to organizing it. The minister expressed her appreciation to the committee’s members and called on exerting more efforts to protect the rights of people suffering from AIDs and prevent the society from the disease.