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Royal Bahrain Hospital Organizes "Diabetes and Endocrinology" Conference on Thursday

Under the patronage of the President of the Supreme Council of Health, Dr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Royal Bahrain Hospital will organize the Bahrain Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference in collaboration with several companies on February 21-22. Dr. Wiam Hussein, the conference chairman and consultant endocrinologist at Royal Bahrain Hospital, emphasized the importance of addressing the rising rates of diabetes in the Kingdom, which have reached 14.7% according to recent statistics. The conference aims to explore the strategic objectives of the Gulf Cooperation Council to control the prevalence of diabetes and other chronic diseases by 2030. It will also focus on the latest advancements in diabetes and endocrine disorder management, exchange global expertise, and provide specialized workshops for healthcare professionals. The conference seeks to enhance preventive and therapeutic practices to reduce the impact of diabetes and its associated complications on public health and the economy.