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IFRC Spotlights Bahrain Heat Campaign

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s efforts to combat extreme heat have been recognised on the international stage, with the Kingdom featured on the cover of a global report published by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for Heat Action Day 2025.

The IFRC publication highlights global initiatives undertaken by more than 25 countries - including the United States, India, Japan, the Netherlands, and Pakistan - to raise awareness about heat-related risks. Among these, Bahrain’s contribution stood out, led by the Bahrain Red Crescent Society and prominently placed on the cover.

Recognition earned

The Kingdom’s campaign, organised in conjunction with Heat Action Day on June 2nd, focused on field-level awareness targeting outdoor workers.

Conducted across various job sites, the initiative aimed to prevent heat exhaustion and sunstroke during Bahrain’s peak summer season.

Volunteers from the Bahrain Red Crescent distributed educational materials, offered practical heat safety advice, and provided first-response tips to help mitigate heat-related emergencies.

Red Crescent leads

Secretary- General of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society Mubarak Al Hadi described the global recognition as a testament to Bahrain’s commitment to climate resilience and humanitarian outreach.

“Featuring the Society’s efforts on the cover reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable populations from the impacts of climate change,” Al Hadi said.

Regional role affirmed

He added that the recognition serves as a strong motivator to continue expanding prevention efforts and reinforces Bahrain’s standing as a regional leader in humanitarian action.

The campaign is part of broader national outreach programmes aimed at safeguarding community health during increasingly harsh summers.