6.2 The NIHR also monitored that the Division of People with Disabilities at the
University of Bahrain issued a special card to students suffering from severe
sickle cell anemia (Sickler) and opened a health file at the university clinic in
order to provide accommodation services, and to provide appropriate attention
to their health condition. The NIHR hopes that other universities and educational
centers will follow suit.
6.3 During the NIHR's follow-up to the condition of this category of persons with
disabilities or those who suffer from medical conditions that put them in the ranks
of that category, the NIHR monitored the inauguration and operation of a
therapeutic medical center for genetic blood diseases, which is one of the most
prominent and most important leading centers in the Arab Gulf region, as it was
established and prepared at the highest technical and technological levels. The
Center includes a section for accidents and emergencies and another for
diagnostics. It also monitored, through local newspapers, the intention of the
Ministry of Health to open the first specialized center for patients with multiple
sclerosis (MS) in Bahrain and the region during the year 2020 in Muharraq
Governorate, which will include everything the patient needs from diagnosis to
treatment, by providing all the necessary facilities and equipment to extend
health care and service to patients with MS, in addition to preparing specialized
medical and nursing cadres for this center. In this regard, the NIHR appreciates
these efforts because of their significant role in ensuring that this group enjoys
their rights, particularly in the field of treatment and health care.
6.4 In view of the impact on the Kingdom - like other countries of the world - due
to the spread of the new Corona virus (Covid 19) within its territories, it has taken
preventive and curative measures to limit the spread of this virus among all
people on its territory, whether they are citizens or foreigners. These health
measures have been described as completely non-discriminatory, as they
provide comprehensive and free health care to people living with the virus, their
contacts, or suspected cases, including people with disabilities.
(7) Habilitation and rehabilitation (Article 26):
7.1 There are many rehabilitation centers in the Kingdom of Bahrain that provide
care and all the support and services needed for this category. The Kingdom is
working to establish an integrated building under the name “Comprehensive
Disability Complex”, by order of His Majesty the King and allocating a land for
the project with an area of three hectares, with the participation of interested
parties in this category. The foundation stone was laid in 2012 and will be
gradually operated. The complex includes eleven buildings for various cases of
disabilities and is to be supplied by human cadres specialized in psychological,
social, and other fields. The complex aims to provide integrated care and
rehabilitation, health and psychological care and physiotherapy, family and
social guidance, display market products produced by this category, introduce
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