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A recent international award for Dr Shaikha Salim Al Arrayed crowns her three decades of distinguished service in battling genetic diseases in the Kingdom.
As Bahrain’s most senior genetic diseases specialist, Dr Shaikha Al Arrayed has been at the forefront of the Kingdom’s long and hard battle against hereditary diseases.
After setting up a genetics clinic in Salmaniya Hospital back in 1984, she has spearheaded extensive campaigns aimed at reducing the incidence of genetic diseases in Bahrain as well as improving the management of patients with this condition. The results are apparent. In the 1980s, out of every 1,000 babies born in the Kingdom, 21 were affected by the sickle cell gene. The number is now close to four babies for every 1,000 births. Dr Shaikha has now been awarded the Dr A.T. Shousha Foundation Prize and Fellowship for her significant service in the field of public health, specifically recognising her role in the control of genetic diseases.
The Dr A.T. Shousha Foundation was established in 1966 in memory of Dr Aly Tewfik Shousha, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. The annual prize, consisting of a sum in the order of CHF2,500 and a bronze medal, is awarded to a person who has made the most significant contribution to improving health in the Eastern Mediterranean, the geographical area in which Dr A.T. Shousha served the Organisation.
“I’m very happy and proud that of all the Arab countries, my work on the control of genetic diseases has been recognised. We were able to protect thousands of children from getting these diseases by educating the people, screening the carriers and counselling them. That, to me, is very satisfying,” she says.
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Four Bahraini women have been awarded the Order of Merit of the First Class by Sheikha Sabika Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at a colourful ceremony held at Al Rawdha Palace, the Bahraini News Agency (BNA), said.
Four Bahraini women have been awarded the Order of Merit of the First Class by Sheikha Sabika Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at a colourful ceremony held at Al Rawdha Palace, the Bahraini News Agency (BNA), said.
Salwa Al Umran, Sheikha Haya Al Khalifa, Dr Sheikha Al Urayyed and Huma Aseeri were awarded the medals "in appreciation of their contribution to the development of Bahrain," BNA added. The awards were instituted by a royal decree.
Salwa Al Umran, who was honoured for her charity work, said the award "symbolises a thank you the government has extended to all Bahraini women for the long years of serving the country."
Salwa is a pioneer of volunteer work. She has set up a number of nurseries including the pre-school of the Children and Mothers Welfare Society. She has also set up the Hope Institute for Disabled children and the Bahrain University Student Charity Fund.
Sheikha Haya was awarded for her contributions to developing Bahrain's archaeology and history through her post as the Assistant Undersecretary for Culture and National Heritage in the 1980s.
"I took up archaeology as a hobby and I was intrigued. I took time and effort when I used to work there to preserve the sites and promote Bahrain's history," she said.
"This award came as a surprise. However the aw-ard is an opportunity for women to excel in what they do." She is a founder of the Bahrain National Museum and has supervised the renovation of many historical and archaeological sites.
She has also written a number of books and research on Dilmun civilisations and Bahrain's history. Dr Sheikha Al Arrayed, meanwhile, was presented the award for her contributions to the medical sector. The fourth recipient of the award, Huma Aseeri, an engineer, was honoured for her contributions to the industrial sector. She is responsible for the infrastructure of the $1.7 billion expansion of Aluminum Bahrain (Alba).
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Kuwait's Assistant Health Undersecretary, Dr. Ali Al-Seif, announced Thursday evening the winners of the State of Kuwait awards in the health field. Recipients of the Kuwaiti awards were chosen by the Authority to Strengthen Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) executive board. Dr. Al-Sief told the plenary award session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) that one award of the State of Kuwait for 2008 went to Dr. Sheikha Salim Al-Arrayed, Head of the Bahrain's Genetic Department in the Salmaniya Medical Complex and Head of the National Committee for Control of Hereditary Diseases. An award also went to the National Centre for Workplace Health Promotion, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Poland. Each laureate receives USD 20,000. Dr. Al Arrayed worked on the elimination of genetic diseases and the care of those affected by them. Over the past 25 years, she has successfully implemented the country's hereditary blood diseases control program, achieving 60 to 70 percent reduction of prevalence among newborns. Her program in awareness raising is the first of its kind in the region, and has been used as a model in other regions. Dr. Al seif stressed that His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has strongly supported medical services in the state of Kuwait, and has also supported the activities of WHO in many fields across the globe. The dedication of His Highness the Amir in this field led to the establishment of an award presented by Kuwait to encourage outstanding work in the health field. Other prize recipients include Dr. Amal Abdurrahman Al-Jowder, from Bahrain, who received the Sasakawa Health Prize. In addition to Kuwait, the UAE also presented its prize to two recipients by the UAE Ambassador in Geneva Obaid Saleem Saeed Al-Zaabi. Among the new prizes this year is the "Dr. Lee Jong-Wook Award" -- named after former WHO Director-General -- which stands at USD 85,000.
KUWAIT CITY, May 22, (Agencies): The Ministry of Health (MoH) will allocate KD 4 million for the outstanding job performance allowance of deserving employees, reports Al-Anba daily quoting Assistant Undersecretary for Finance Affairs AbdulFatah Al-Asmawi. Al-Asmawi said the Ministry of Finance has approved the inclusion of this amount to the 2008/2009 budget of MoH. However, he explained the payment of this allowance depends on the formation of the new government, admitting everything hangs in the balance as nobody knows what will be the decision of the incoming health minister in this regard. He affirmed the budget is ready, but the ministry is yet to finalize the list of employees who will benefit from this allowance. He added the ministry usually pays such allowances during summer. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has exempted children of Kuwaiti women, who are married to non-Kuwaitis, from paying medical bills until they reach legal age, while the handicapped are exempted for life, reports Al-Anba daily.
Acting Health Minister Dr Moudhi A-Humoud issued this decision Wednesday. She explained the concerned persons will not pay for treatments in health centers and hospitals, including X-ray and laboratory tests. In the meantime, Medical Director at Hussein Makki Jumah Cancer Center Dr Adel Al-Asfour has unveiled plans of the ministry to launch a public awareness campaign for two months on the need to undergo pre-marital medical tests before the law takes effect on July 30. He also warned against the increasing number of colon cancer cases in the country, disclosing he obtained this information from the 2008 cancer statistics.
Winners Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Assistant Health Undersecretary, Dr Ali Al-Seif, announced Thursday evening the winners of the State of Kuwait awards in the health field. Recipients of the Kuwaiti awards were chosen by the Authority to Strengthen Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) executive board. Dr Al-Sief told the plenary award session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) that one award of the State of Kuwait for 2008 went to Dr Sheikha Salim Al-Arrayed, Head of the Bahrain’s Genetic Department in the Salmaniya Medical Complex and Head of the National Committee for Control of Hereditary Diseases. An award also went to the National Centre for Workplace Health Promotion, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Poland.
Each laureate receives $20,000. Dr Al Arrayed worked on the elimination of genetic diseases and the care of those affected by them. Over the past 25 years, she has successfully implemented the country’s hereditary blood diseases control program, achieving 60 to 70 percent reduction of prevalence among newborns. Her program in awareness raising is the first of its kind in the region, and has been used as a model in other regions. Dr Al seif stressed that His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has strongly supported medical services in the state of Kuwait, and has also supported the activities of WHO in many fields across the globe.
The dedication of His Highness the Amir in this field led to the establishment of an award presented by Kuwait to encourage outstanding work in the health field. Other prize recipients include Dr Amal Abdurrahman Al-Jowder, from Bahrain, who received the Sasakawa Health Prize. In addition to Kuwait, the UAE also presented its prize to two recipients by the UAE Ambassador in Geneva Obaid Saleem Saeed Al-Zaabi. Among the new prizes this year is the “Dr Lee Jong-Wook Award” — named after former WHO Director-General — which stands at $85,000.
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