Bahrain, S Korea friendship society

Manama : A joint friendship society has been established to promote bilateral relations and develop joint cooperation between Bahrain and South Korea.

The Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed Al Mulla announced the move as he held a meeting with the Supreme Council for Health (SCH) President Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.

Two delegations representing the Ministry of Health and the South Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Services (HIRA) attended. The meeting focused on the development of the health sector in Bahrain in line with Government’s keenness on promoting comprehensive care.

He underlined the importance of the planned health insurance scheme which, he said, would contribute to the health system in Bahrain and engage the public and private sectors.