Minister of Health "Al Saleh" inaugurates the celebration of the Ministry of Health

In accordance with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister and His Majesty Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Health Mrs. Al-Mufti Bint Saeed Al-Saleh today "Tuesday" February 12, 2019 Events of the Ministry of Health celebration of Bahrain Sports Day 2019,The Ministry of Health has set up an integrated program to commemorate the sports day of the Ministry of Health's main building in Juffair. This national day is of great importance to individuals and the community in all its governmental and private institutions to promote the concept of sport for all and to make it a lifestyle The Minister of Health praised the directives issued by His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, to dedicate a national sports day to the Kingdom of Bahrain and to dedicate half a day of sports activities to building a vibrant sports community and involving all groups in sport activities.

The Minister of Health said that the Kingdom of Bahrain represented by the Ministry of Health was keen to support WHO plans and strategies to combat various forms of physical inactivity. Bahraini society and all residents to engage in activities that give them happiness and activity As well as the dissemination of sports culture to raise the awareness of the community of the importance of exercise, and contribute greatly to the dissemination of the concept of community sports and the strategic vision, which included promoting physical activity and make sport a way of life, as the human is the real wealth in building society and the focus of the government that put sport As one of its strategic bases.

Sports activities included honoring the winners of the sports championships. Various activities, such as warm-up exercises, walkathon walks, various medical examinations and a tour of the sports arena, followed by a variety of sports activities such as shooting, table tennis, tikondo, Cor, hoops and other. On the other hand, all the health centers organized various activities for their staff such as Wakathon Walk around the health center, various exercises, an explanation of the exercise that can be done during work, and educational presentations to give tips on physical activity with measurement of height, weight and BMI.

The Salmaniya Medical Complex also hosted a trainer and a sports trainer to provide sports activities such as aerobic exercises under the supervision of specialized trainers, a basketball and a walking marathon around the Salmaniya Medical Complex with trainers. The event included a sports exhibition on the occasion, The impact of walking on creativity. In addition, foreign hospitals have organized a number of sports activities and health-promoting awareness stations.

A number of patients visited the health centers, the Salmaniya Medical Complex and the hospitals in the Kingdom of Bahrain on the National Sports Day by practicing sports that are suitable for their health. The patients were also attending the physiotherapy departments through the presence of doctors and specialists practicing various exercises that contribute to Treatment and rehabilitation, and at the same time participate in the activities of the National Sports Day. It is worth mentioning that the studies confirmed the importance of activity and movement as a component of health and happiness. Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, improves physical activity from blood pressure and cholesterol, protects against osteoporosis and helps maintain healthy weight. Regular walking increases the energy of positive and enhance the sense of happiness and strengthen memory and improve the quality of sleep. The sport also helps to meditate and think and to have peace of mind and relaxation and get rid of stress and anxiety.