The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain celebrates Bahrain Sports Day with staff and students as part of its annual Health and Sustainability Week, a campaign promoting health-conscious and sustainable practices that concludes on February 22nd.

As part of Bahrain Sports Day and the University’s week-long programme, students and staff take part in a variety of activities, including a fitness challenge, a volleyball tournament, complimentary health check-ups in collaboration with KIMS Hospital, a smoothie-tasting competition and environmentally sustainable games and initiatives. 

For the first time, this year’s edition of the campaign integrates the promotion of an active lifestyle and healthy nutrition with environmental sustainability, encouraging students and staff to adopt a more holistic approach to well-being. A dedicated campus-wide campaign recommends taking the stairs -instead of lifts- and to walk or carpool to the University, reducing participants’ carbon footprint while improving their physical health. 

Mr Stephen Harrison-Mirfield, Managing Director, explains: "Coinciding with Bahrain Sports Day, our Health and Sustainability Week showcases the seamless integration of healthy lifestyles and environmentally responsible choices, reinforcing our collective commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). At RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, we are dedicated to driving positive change by enhancing health, social and environmental outcomes for both people and the planet." 

RCSI Medical University of Bahrain remains steadfast in aligning its strategic objectives with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As educators and researchers, the University recognises its pivotal role in shaping a healthier, more equitable and sustainable future for all.