Bahrain : The Kingdom of Bahrain today joins the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in celebrating the Gulf Child Day, observed every January 15.
This celebration confirms Bahrain’s belief in the importance of providing all necessary health and preventive services that suit the different needs of this age group, regarding the completion of the required vaccinations and immunisations to ensure their protection from the risks of disease, making sure they eat healthy food, encouraging physical activity, and adopting healthy lifestyles that contribute to providing them with their integrated health needs and rights, be it physical or psychological, to grow in a healthy and sound manner.
The Gulf Child Day is an opportunity to shed light on Bahrain’s innumerable achievements, goals and projects aimed at protecting children and ensuring the integrity of his physical and mental development, as well as ensuring that they enjoy their full rights, in accordance with all international laws and agreements.