Parliament Discusses Constitutional Amendment for Free HealthcareParliament Discusses Constitutional Amendment for Free Healthcare Bahrain’s parliament is considering a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee free healthcare for all citizens. The amendment, which has been approved by the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee, would replace Article 8(a) of the current Constitution. This article currently states that every citizen has the right to free healthcare, but it does not explicitly oblige the government to provide this service. The proposed amendment would change this by requiring the government to “establish various types of hospitals and health institutions” in order to provide free healthcare to all citizens. The amendment has been referred to the Speaker’s office and is expected to be discussed in the upcoming parliamentary session. If passed, it would be a significant step towards ensuring that all Bahrainis have access to quality healthcare. Current Constitutional Provision Article 8(a) of the current Constitution states: >* 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. Proposed Constitutional Amendment The proposed amendment to Article 8(a) would read as follows: >* The State shall guarantee the provision of free health care to all citizens. The State shall establish various types of hospitals and health institutions to provide free healthcare services, including prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Significance of the Amendment If passed, the proposed amendment would be a significant step towards ensuring that all Bahrainis have access to quality healthcare. Currently, healthcare in Bahrain is provided through a mix of public and private providers. While public hospitals and clinics offer free or low-cost services, private providers can be expensive. The amendment would guarantee free healthcare for all citizens, regardless of their income or social status. This would help to reduce the financial burden of healthcare on families and individuals, and it would ensure that everyone has access to the necessary medical care.
TDT | Manama
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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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