Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Filipino nurses sought in Bahrain



By CHERRY MORIONES-DOROMAL
May 11, 2011, 10:45am
MANILA, Philippines –  Bahrain is hopeful to fill up its urgent need for nurses with Filipino medical professionals —this is the good news that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced recently.
Meanwhile, Bahraini Social Development Minister and Acting Health Minister Dr. Fatima Al Balooshi will communicate with the Embassy the Kingdom's health manpower requirements as soon as possible.
The Bahraini government expressed that Filipino medical professionals are highly regarded in Bahrain because of their professional competence.
In a recent meeting with Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Ma. Corazon Yap-Bahjin, Dr. Balooshi , in addition,  promised to look into the possibility of facilitating the recognition of the Filipino doctors' credentials as medical specialists .
The Philippine government is optimistic that Filipino doctors will also be able to practice their profession as such and receive remuneration corresponding to their professional and educational qualifications.
Source: Manila Bulletin

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