MANAMA : The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bahrain, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Engineering Society in Bahrain and the American Mission Hospital, successfully organized a Free Medical Camp for the Sri Lankan community on 11 September 2026 at the premises of the Embassy.
Over 100 Sri Lankan nationals benefited from the medical services, receiving free health screenings, including height and weight measurements, Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure and blood sugar tests, as well as one-to-one consultations with medical professionals from the American Mission Hospital in Internal Medicine, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Nutrition, Eye Care and Dental Care.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shanika Dissanayake expressed her sincere appreciation to the Sri Lankan Engineering Society in Bahrain and the American Mission Hospital for their invaluable partnership and continued support to the Embassy in providing this service. The Ambassador also encouraged members of the Sri Lankan community to make full use of the services provided during the programme, including consular and labour-related services.
President of the Sri Lankan Engineering Society, Nilanga Gunawardena underscored the importance of regular health awareness and preventive healthcare among the Sri Lankan community. Representing the American Mission Hospital, Dr. Babu Ramachandran reaffirmed the hospital’s continued dedication to promoting the health and well-being of the Sri Lankan community in Bahrain.
Parallel to the Medical Camp, the Embassy, for the first time, held a Consular Camp providing consular and labour-related services, including assistance and information on consular matters, registration with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), and information on insurance coverage, the Migrant Worker Multi-purpose Loan Scheme and other benefits available to Sri Lankan migrant workers. The initiative enabled Sri Lankans in Bahrain to access essential information, guidance and assistance from the Embassy.
A Sri Lankan breakfast was provided for all attende026
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