Privacy Statement
Your privacy is important to Ministry of Health. This privacy statement provides information about the personal information that Ministry of Health collects, and the ways in which Ministry of Health uses that personal information.

Cybersecurity and E-Services in Healthcare
The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain has adopted a comprehensive strategy to enhance cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, aiming to protect patient data and digital systems from cyber threats. In collaboration with the Information & eGovernment Authority (IGA), the Ministry of Health has implemented a range of advanced security measures, including real-time threat monitoring systems and data encryption technologies. Additionally, the Ministry of Health has worked to expand the scope of electronic healthcare services, providing citizens with easy access to medical appointment bookings, health record reviews, and seamless utilization of online healthcare services

Government of Bahrain’s Commitment to AI Technology
The Ministry of Health is implementing the Government of Bahrain’s strategy aimed at adopting artificial intelligence technologies to drive innovation across various healthcare sectors. Through investments in AI research and development and the establishment of strategic partnerships, the ministry seeks to solidify its position as a regional leader in artificial intelligence, ensuring the widespread benefits of this technology across all sectors of society.

What is Personal Information?
Personal Information is any information that is identifiable with you. This information may include but is not limited to your name, CPR, personal phone numbers and personal email address.

Browser Information Collected on the Site
The website collects statistical information through a log file. This generates a monthly report that indicates which pages were visited and how frequently, referring pages and IP addresses. Individual identities cannot be determined from these reports. The information we collect is used for internal review in order to improve the content of our Web page.

Use of Cookies
We use cookies to store visitors’ preferences. A cookie is a piece of data that identifies you as a unique user. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. You can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Please note, however, that some parts of the services offered on this portal may not function properly if you refuse cookies.

Ad Servers
This website does not partner with or have special relationships with any ad server companies.

Security
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online

Other websites
This website contains links to other websites. Ministry of Health is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third party

How to Contact Us
All technical comments, questions, concerns or requests related to the portal , including privacy violation reporting, should be forwarded to Health Information Directorate, which is responsible about maintaining the Ministry of Health Portal as follows:

• In writing:
  Health Information Directorate
  Ministry of Health
  PO Box 12
  Manama
  Kingdom of Bahrain
  
  
• By Phone:
  (+973) 17284888
  
  
• By Fax:
  (+973) 17246245
  
  
• By Email:
  webmaster@health.gov.bh

Updating this statement
Ministry of Health may update this privacy policy by posting a new version on this website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are familiar with any changes.