Manama, Oct. 2 (BNA): The 17th Arab Society of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation Conference and the first Bahrain Kidney Health and Transplantation Conference opened in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The event was attended by Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, and Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, alongside a number of specialists from regional and international health and academic institutions.

Organised by the Government Hospitals in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services, and the National Committee for Organ Transplantation, and in cooperation with Education Plus, the conference runs until October 3, 2025.

The programme features specialised lectures, practical workshops, and interactive panel discussions with the participation of leading physicians, consultants, and experts from Arab and international institutions. It is expected to conclude with scientific recommendations to support the development of kidney care services in Bahrain and the wider region.

M.A.