The complex in Galali to be completed by end of next year
and Busaiteen by late 2016
$21m healthcare facilities on way in Bahrain
MANAMA, December 24, 2014
Plans are under way to set up two new health centres in Muharraq, Bahrain, costing a combined total of around BD8 million ($21 million).
A complex in Galali will be completed by the end of next year, while the one in Busiateen has been slated for late 2016, said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication.
"Land to construct both the centres is available and we are waiting for the approval on the budget," said Health Ministry health centre director Sima Zainal.
"The Galali centre, which is estimated to cost BD3 million ($8 million) for the building alone and an additional BD1 million ($2.65 million) for the equipment, is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.
"The Busiateen centre, which is estimated at BD3.5 million ($9.3 million) for the structure and another BD1.25 million ($3.3 million) for the equipment, is scheduled for 2016.
"Both the centres will be big, modern and equipped with all the latest facilities.
"With these two facilities, the total number of health centres in Muharraq will be eight and by the end of 2016, the governorate will be the one with the largest number of health centres in the country."
Meanwhile, the Southern Governorate's third health clinic, Al Hunainiya Health Centre, is expected to be up and running by the end of next year with a cost of BD4 million ($10.6 million).
"In the case of Al Hunainiya Health Centre, the budget has been approved and we are now in the design stage and soon construction will begin," said Zainal.
"The estimate on the furniture and equipment are yet to be finalised."
According to Health Ministry primary health care laboratories chief Khalifa Al Salem, the complex would cater to the Riffa population and offers ample space for parking while being far from the congested main road - unlike the East Riffa Health Centre. This could lead to the closing of the East Riffa Health Centre, he said. - TradeArabia News Service