Proposed Constitutional Amendment for Free Healthcare in BahrainProposed Constitutional Amendment for Free Healthcare in Bahrain The Parliament of Bahrain is set to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee free healthcare services to all citizens. The amendment has been approved by the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee and has been referred to the Speaker’s office. The amendment would replace Article 8(a) of the Constitution, which currently states that “Every citizen has the right to free health care.” The amended article would read: “The State shall provide free healthcare services to all citizens, including preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care.” The proposal aims to strengthen the healthcare system in Bahrain and ensure that all citizens have access to affordable and quality healthcare. Article 8(a) Amendment Details The amendment to Article 8(a) would clarify the government’s responsibility in providing free healthcare. It would state that the State is responsible for: * Providing free preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare services * Establishing and maintaining hospitals and health institutions * Ensuring the availability of qualified healthcare professionals * Providing financial support for healthcare initiatives Benefits of the Amendment If passed, the amendment would: * Guarantee free healthcare for all citizens, regardless of their income or employment status * Reduce financial burdens associated with healthcare costs * Improve access to quality healthcare services * Promote health and well-being among citizens The amendment is expected to be discussed in the Parliament’s upcoming session. If approved, it will require further legal procedures before being officially adopted as a constitutional amendment.
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Bahrain’s parliament is expected to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the provision of free healthcare services in the upcoming session. The proposal has already been approved by the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee and has been referred to the Speaker’s office.
The proposed amendment seeks to replace Article 8(a) of the Constitution, which currently reads: “Every citizen has the right to free health care. The State shall take care of public health and provide means of prevention and treatment by establishing various types of hospitals and health institutions.”
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