A proposal to set up a pharmaceutical manufacturing zone has been forwarded to Parliament, aiming to secure Bahrain's medicine supply and reduce reliance on imports. MP Ahmed Al Salloom, who submitted the request, said the move would str
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A proposal to set up a pharmaceutical manufacturing zone has been forwarded to Parliament, aiming to secure Bahrain’s medicine supply and reduce reliance on imports.
MP Ahmed Al Salloom, who submitted the request, said the move would strengthen reserves and help the country manage shortages more effectively.
He pointed to increasing efforts abroad to produce medicines locally, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic exposed flaws in global supply chains.
Expansion
“Expanding local production means fewer shortages and less last-minute scrambling for supplies,” he said.
The plan calls for a dedicated industrial zone with incentives to attract pharmaceutical firms, ensuring a reliable supply of medicines for both urgent and long-term health conditions.
Al Salloom said the proposal would bolster Bahrain’s standing in the industry, adding that a strategically located manufacturing hub could attract investment and strengthen supply lines.
