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Arab Times
7 days ago
- Health
- Arab Times
Kuwait's MoH opens fourth 'Tatman' clinic at new Farwaniya Hospital
The fourth clinic under the Tatman initiative is being inaugurated at the new Farwaniya Hospital. KUWAIT CITY, May 28: The Ministry of Health's Public Health Department inaugurated on Tuesday the fourth clinic under the "Tatman" initiative for voluntary testing and counseling, located at the new Farwaniya Hospital. The launch aligns with the ministry's ongoing efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare, enhance service quality, and broaden access to medical care, following a people-centered approach. Dr. Fahad Al-Ghamlas, Director of the Public Health Department, stated in a press release that the opening marks a continuation of the Ministry's strategic plan to expand public health services. The goal, he said, is to facilitate easier access to preventive care and health counseling for both citizens and residents. He explained that the "Tatman" initiative also encompasses support for travel health clinics, food handler testing centers, and various other preventive services, all aimed at promoting a more health-conscious and resilient society. The newly launched clinic will offer rapid testing services for several infectious diseases, including HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Dr. Al-Ghamlas emphasized that these tests are conducted in a setting that upholds the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality, with some results available within minutes. Individuals with positive test outcomes are promptly referred for confirmatory testing and appropriate follow-up care. In addition, the clinic provides preventive vaccinations for priority groups, supporting the Ministry's public health objective to boost community immunity and reduce disease transmission—an approach aligned with international best practices in public health. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Muhammad Al-Rashidi, Director of the Farwaniya Health District; Dr. Ali Al-Mutairi, Director of Farwaniya Hospital; Dr. Ahmed Al-Mutairi, Head of Public Health Services in the district; along with several public health officials and laboratory representatives. The Ministry of Health previously established similar clinics at the Fahaheel Health Center, Jahra Hospital 2 (Communicable Diseases Hospital), and within the Public Health Department at the Sabah Specialized Medical District, as part of the ongoing rollout of the 'Tatman' initiative.
Arab Times
22-05-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Kuwait hosts GCC training workshop on expatriate worker medical examinations
KUWAIT CITY, May 22: Kuwait has hosted a training workshop for members of the technical committees from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries focused on the "Wafed" program for examining expatriate workers. The workshop was jointly organized by the Public Health Department of the Ministry of Health and the Health Council of the GCC countries, aiming to strengthen Gulf cooperation and standardize health procedures across the region. Dr. Fahad Al-Ghamlas, Director of the Public Health Department at the Ministry of Health, stated in a press release that the three-day workshop brought together a group of distinguished doctors and public health specialists from the GCC countries, who are responsible for overseeing the medical examinations of expatriates from labor-exporting countries. Al-Ghamlas explained that the workshop's primary goal is to introduce new amendments and additions to the regulations governing medical examinations for expatriates arriving in the GCC countries for work or residence. These updates are aligned with regional and international health developments. The workshop also focuses on training members of the technical committees on how to utilize the accreditation standards guide for medical examination centers. Additionally, it aims to teach participants how to apply a modern electronic evaluation form to assess the performance of these centers. Al-Ghamlas emphasized that the workshop is a crucial step in improving the external medical examination system for expatriates. He further noted that the training would enhance the reliability of medical procedures and contribute to the early detection of both communicable and non-communicable diseases, ultimately reducing the health and economic burdens on healthcare systems in the GCC countries. Key components of the workshop include practical training on technical evaluation methods, a review of Gulf health requirements, updates to clinical, laboratory, and radiological examinations, and aligning these procedures with the latest medical standards recognized at both Gulf and international levels. Al-Ghamlas also highlighted that Kuwait's hosting of this workshop for the second time is part of a broader strategy aimed at unifying health policies and improving cooperation among GCC countries, in order to achieve excellence in both preventive and therapeutic healthcare services.
