DEDICATED CENTRE FOR PARKINSON'S OPENS IN BAHRAIN

Dr Vinod Metta, Consultant Interventional Neurologist & Movement Disorders Specialist, and who leads the programme underlines the significance of the launch in an exclusive interview

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n a major advancement for neurological healthcare in the Gulf, King's College Hospital London, in partnership with Bahrain Specialist Hospital, has launched the King's Parkinson's Centre of Excellence in Bahrain the first dedicated regional and tertiary clinic for Parkinson's, dementia, and movement disorders in the Kingdom.

At the heart of this initiative is Dr Vinod Metta, Consultant Interventional Neurologist & Movement Disorders Specialist, who leads the programme alongside renowned neurologist Professor K. Ray Chaudhuri. Both are integral to the broader King's Parkinson's clinical and academic Centre of Excellence, known internationally for its pioneering research and multidisciplinary approach.

We sat down with Dr Metta, Director of the Parkinson's Program, to understand the significance of this launch and what it means for patients and caregivers across Bahrain and the GCC.

Dr Metta, congratulations on this major milestone. What makes the new Centre of Excellence so important for the region?

This launch marks a transformational shift in how we deliver Parkinson's care across Bahrain and the Gulf. For the first time, patients and their caregivers no longer need to travel abroad for world-class treatment. Advanced, evidence-based therapies, expert consultations, and holistic support are now accessible right here at home.