This annual report offers a snapshot of key activities undertaken by the WHO Country Office in Bahrain from January to December 2023. The work of the country office over the past year has been guided by the three strategic priorities of WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work – achieving UHC, addressing health emergencies and promoting healthier populations – and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is also closely aligned with the aspirations of WHO’s regional Vision 2023 to achieve Health for All by All.