February 2024

The importance of sun protection: Preventing skin damage and skin cancer

Just like plants need sunlight in the process of photosynthesis, the human skin also requires sunlight for the manufacture of vitamin D which is needed by the body. However, dermatologists in Bahrain reiterate the fact that too much exposure to sunlight too can be extremely harmful to the skin. Negative effects of sunlight on the skin The …

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Promoting cultural competency in healthcare Understanding Indian cultural needs in Bahrain’s health care sector

Before we understand the concept of cultural competency in health care, let’s decipher what exactly cultural competency is. We shall also understand how it applies to the health sector. An Indian dermatologist in Bahrain treating cross-cultural patients or Indian patients requesting only an Indian doctor are all examples of cultural competency in Health care. It refers to …

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