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Arab Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Arab Times
Kuwait to establish first skin bank and microscopic surgery lab
KUWAIT CITY, May 29: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi announced plans to establish Kuwait's first skin bank and a laboratory for microscopic surgeries. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and provide comprehensive health services. The announcement was made during the opening of the Second Multidisciplinary Conference on Plastic Surgery, organized by the Al-Babtain Center for Burns and Plastic Surgery in cooperation with the Kuwaiti Surgeons Association. The speech was delivered by Dr. Abdullah Al-Fars, Assistant Undersecretary for Supportive Medical Services. Dr. Al-Awadhi highlighted the Al-Babtain Center's status as the country's only specialized facility for plastic and burn surgery and one of the region's leading centers. Last year, the center treated over 20,000 patients and performed nearly 1,200 advanced surgeries. The center has signed a memorandum of understanding with Harvard University for joint research and personnel exchanges to advance scientific research and evidence-based medical practices. It also supervises training for Kuwaiti Board doctors in plastic surgery, with the first graduates expected soon. The center pioneered advanced treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and laser treatment. Dr. Mohammed Khalaf, Head of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department and Chairman of the Conference, said the event unites experts to share knowledge and improve patient care. The conference serves as a platform to present the latest innovations in plastic and reconstructive surgery with participation from local and international specialists. Dr. Ahmed Al-Ali, burn and plastic surgeon at the center, emphasized the urgency of establishing the skin bank to treat severe burns by storing donated skin from recent deaths. He noted the project will position Kuwait as a regional leader in burn treatment. Al-Ali also highlighted a joint research program between the Al-Babtain Center and Harvard University, including the visit of Professor Kavita Raghunathan from Harvard to Kuwait for complex surgeries. A broader memorandum of understanding with Harvard is in progress, led by Dr. Khalaf and Dr. Qutaiba Al-Kandari alongside the Kuwaiti Board of Plastic Surgeons.
Arab Times
22-03-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Ministry of Health ensures full medical readiness for the last ten days of Ramadan
KUWAIT CITY, March 22: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi convened an expanded meeting with relevant medical teams to discuss and approve preparations for mosques and prayer halls during the last ten days of Ramadan, a period marked by a significant influx of worshippers. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Assistant Undersecretary for Medical Support Services Dr. Abdullah Al-Fars, Ministry of Health Spokesperson Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, Director of the Medical Emergency Department Dr. Ahmed Al-Shatti, Ambulance Supervisor Abdullah Al-Nafees, and Head of the Emergency Departments Council Dr. Fatima Al-Kandari. During the meeting, the Minister was briefed on the comprehensive medical emergency plan for the last ten days of Ramadan. The plan aims to enhance medical preparedness and ensure the provision of high-quality health services, ensuring quick responses to emergency health cases and the safety of worshippers. In a statement, the Ministry of Health emphasized its ongoing cooperation with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs to identify mosques with high worshipper density. Coordination with the Ministry of Interior has also been established to ensure smooth traffic flow and facilitate the swift arrival of ambulances. The Ministry has identified 22 mosques across the country's governorates as high-density areas. These mosques have been equipped with fully stocked field clinics, ambulances, and trained medical personnel. A total of 21 ambulances, 120 medical specialists, and 18 permanent clinics have been designated for these selected locations. At the Grand Mosque, four fully equipped field clinics for both men and women have been set up, including an emergency center with medical beds to handle urgent cases. Four ambulances have been stationed at the mosque's main entrances, along with 22 medical personnel who are part of the support and supply teams. Minister Al-Awadhi praised the efforts of the medical and administrative teams, urging them to maintain high levels of preparedness, continuously enhance readiness, and ensure that all necessary medical supplies and equipment are in place to provide a rapid and effective response to emergencies. The goal is to ensure the safety and comfort of worshippers during these blessed days of Ramadan.
