Bahrain spent an estimated BD250 million on healthcare measures related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last two years. It includes the amount for treatment, testing, facemasks, gloves and vaccines among others.
The country is working towards achieving the aspirations and development of its people and in each stage ensuring the much-needed strategy.
“The government has applied this measure to mitigate the impact of Covid-19, as the health of the public is of the highest priority. It announced a financial package of BD4.5 billion to protect nationals and the affected, especially those who lost their jobs.
(1 Bahraini Dinar BD = 2.65 United States Dollars)
To know more, read the full news article originally published in Zawya here.
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