Bahrain's mandatory health insurance scheme to commence on 31 Oct

By MEIR team | 19 Oct 2026

Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (Source: Supreme Council of Health)

The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has officially confirmed that the long-awaited National Health Insurance Programme for expatriate residents will begin on 31 October 2026, marking a significant development in Bahrain's healthcare system.

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