WHO Bahrain and RCSI Medical University of Bahrain sign agreement to strengthen health workforce education, research and community engagement

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MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)…

MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain, advancing cooperation on shared health priorities.

The MoU was signed by Dr Adham Ismail, Officer-in-Charge of the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, and Professor Sameer Otoom, President of RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, in the presence of His Excellency Lieutenant General Doctor Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health.

The agreement establishes a framework for strategic cooperation in research, capacity-building, public health outreach, education and innovation. It focuses on advancing global health, with a spotlight on health workforce education, community engagement and health emergencies.

"Building on individual expertise and institutional strengths, collaboration between universities, healthcare institutions and international organisations is essential to establishing a shared platform that addresses community needs, advances public health and supports the development of healthcare policies," His Excellency Lieutenant General Doctor Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa stated.

Under the agreement, the WHO Bahrain Country Office will contribute technical expertise and guidance to support joint initiatives between WHO and RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, regularly review progress and identify future priorities.

"Strong health systems depend on a well-trained health workforce, sound evidence and meaningful engagement with communities," said Dr Ismail. "This partnership brings together WHO's technical expertise and RCSI Medical University of Bahrain's strengths in education and research to advance these priorities."

"Our collaboration aims to strengthen health systems, build resilience to health emergencies and improve health outcomes for people in Bahrain and across the Eastern Mediterranean…

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