Comprehensive survey to devise health strategies

A comprehensive nationwide health survey, which consists of a random sample of around 4,000 Bahraini and non-Bahraini households, will be completed in August, it was revealed.

The National Health Survey 2018 is made possible through a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Information and eGovernment Authority.

The survey is part of the Government Action Plan (GAP) to provide comprehensive healthcare to citizens and residents. The total number of respondents is expected to be around 4,000 households, according to the Ministry of Health. Only those who are 18 years or older are selected in the sample.

About 32 researchers and field supervisors are tasked for the survey. Health Ministry Assistant Undersecretary Dr Mariam Al Hajri, confirmed to Tribune that the survey will be completed in August and that the respondents so far have been cooperative.

The National Health Survey is an internationally adopted survey devised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been conducted in more than 70 countries worldwide.