Manama - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
If you have a problem with heat, then you're going to have some major problems. Medical care is fine, most of the doctors are trained in the West, so that's good. However, the facilities aren't generally impressive, and the nursing staff tend to be third country nationals who aren't well trained. You'll be fine in an emergency situation, but for a long-term ongoing problem, or to have a baby, I would definitely leave the country. - Apr 2017
Dusty here, so don't come if you have dust allergies. It's not very polluted. Medical unit at post is excellent. Local hospitals I haven't had to use (knock on wood) so can't really comment. - Sep 2016
Health care has been excellent. - Nov 2015
People with asthma should be concerned about frequent dusty storms and wafting tear gas and smoke from protestors burning tear gas and oil drums. Quality of medical care is surprisingly good. Great dental. Try Seef Dental. And there's a great German hospital. - Aug 2014
It is dusty, so allergies can be a problem. Medical care is quite good; you would go elsewhere only for highly specialized care. - Sep 2012
Medical care is generally good. Plenty of decent western style care is available (for a price! Do you sense a theme?) and plenty of general practice as well. It pays to ask your neighbors for references, though, as it will save you some 'interesting' experiences. - Apr 2010
Germs spread quickly, and you will often have the most recent "bug" that is going around. Some sinus issues, too, due to the insane amount of dust in the air. Medical care is not expensive, and the quality is good for minor problems. - Jun 2009
Medical is not that good, there are a lot of private hospitals but I have lived in Jordan and have to day they have a much better health care system. - Dec 2008
Let me just say that if I had appendicitis - I'd buy an airplane ticket out of here asap. I trust the health care in latin america more than I trust the health care here. Basic health care is ok. Anyone can give you stitches. You just have to make sure that you won't get an infection. - Aug 2008
