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King Hamad University Hospital
King Hamad University Hospital (abbreviated as KHUH) is a hospital located in Muharraq, Bahrain. Officially opened on 6 February 2012 and situated in Busaiteen, the 64,000 square meter hospital is the location of the National Oncology Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an ''oncologist''. The name's Etymology, etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγ ... Centre of Bahrain. KHUH has a bed capacity of 410 beds across nine wards, two intensive care units and emergency department. The hospital is affiliated with the Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services. It also serves as the primary teaching hospital to RCSI Bahrain, hosting medical and nursing students. References External links * {{coord missing, Bahrain Hospitals in Bahrain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muharraq
Muharraq () is Bahrain's third most populous city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373. Muharraq served as the country’s capital until 1932. It rose to prominence during the 19th century as the center of Bahrain’s pearling industry, playing a vital economic and cultural role. The city retains much of its traditional character, with historic buildings, mosques, and markets that reflect its maritime heritage. Today, Muharraq is recognized for its preservation efforts and is part of the UNESCO-listed Pearling Path. The city of Muharraq lies on the eastern edge of Bahrain, directly across the water from Manama, and is connected to the capital by a series of causeways. It is a densely built urban area bordered by the Persian Gulf and features a mix of old neighborhoods and modern infrastructure. Muharraq’s compact layout preserves a traditional Gulf urban pattern, with narrow streets and close- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahrain
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated on the Persian Gulf, it comprises a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 83 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population of Bahrain is 1,501,635 as of 14 May 2023, of whom 712,362 (47.44%) are Bahraini nationals and 789,273 are expatriates spanning 2,000 ethnicities (52.56% of the country's population of 1,501,635). Bahrain spans some , and is the List of countries and dependencies by area, third-smallest nation in Asia after the Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama. According to archeologist Geoffrey Bibby, Bahrain is the site of the ancient Dilmun civilization. though locally the islands were controlled by the Shia Jarwanids, Jarwanid dyn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busaiteen
Busaiteen or Beseytin () is a small town in northern Bahrain. It is located on Muharraq Island, just north of Muharraq City. The town is historically a Sunni-majority area, although in recent years some Shi’ite residents have started moving into Busaiteen however the number of them remains small. Etymology The town's name, "''Busaiteen''," is claimed to pertain to the large number of orchards (Basātīn بساتين in Arabic) found in it, however, just like other city names of Bahrain, it is possible that it has Persian roots, as it sounds (pronunciation wise) more like " Beseytin" a village in Khozestan, Iran. Education Busaiteen has to its credit the first school in Bahrain and in the entire Persian Gulf region, which is Al-Hidaya Al-Khalifia School. The Medical University of Bahrain which is a fully owned constituent university of RCSI, opened its new campus in Busaiteen in September 2008. King Hamad University Hospital, established by a royal decree in 2010, is situate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oncology
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an ''oncologist''. The name's Etymology, etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγκος (''ónkos''), meaning "tumor", "volume" or "mass". Oncology is focused on the diagnosis of cancer in a person, therapy (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other modalities), monitoring of patients after treatment, palliative care of people with advanced-stage cancers, Ethics, ethical questions surrounding cancer care, Screening (medicine), screening of patients, and the study of cancer treatments through clinical research. An oncologist typically focuses on a specialty area in cancer treatment, such as surgery, Radiation therapy, radiation, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, geriatrics, geriatric oncology, pediatrics, pediatric oncology, and various organ-specific disciplines (breast, brain, liver, among others). The exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahrain Royal Medical Services
Bahrain Royal Medical Services (, also known as Bahrain Defense Force Hospital is one of the major hospitals in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the only hospital where free health care is provided exclusively for military personnel in the country. Overview Committed to advanced care and advanced caring, Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services (BDFRMS) Hospitals Health System offers the region's largest network of primary care physicians, outpatient center and hospital. The System also includes a network of specialty care physicians, skilled nursing, geriatric health, behavioral health, rehabilitation and home care services, managed care and insurance programs, and occupational health and wellness. Nearly 4,000 physicians and employees comprise BDFRMS Hospitals Health System. BDFRMS Hospitals Health System's goal is to provide comprehensive primary and community-based care, the kind of healthcare people need most, as well as access to the highest quality specialty care when ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RCSI Bahrain
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain), formerly known as RCSI - Medical University of Bahrain, is a constituent medical school of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, located in Busaiteen, Bahrain. It was established in 2004. Like its Dublin counterpart situated on St. Stephen's Green, RCSI Bahrain is a not-for-profit health sciences institution focused on education and research. The university incorporates schools of medicine, nursing, and postgraduate studies and research, and thus provides both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of education and research activities in a number of healthcare fields. History RCSI was founded in 1784 by royal charter of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland. The college was established to educate surgeons as surgeons were trained separately from physicians. A supplemental charter was granted by Queen Victoria in 1844, dividing medical graduates into Licentiates and Fellows. In 1886, the training of phys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
