Applied Science University: Kuwaiti Academic Selected for International Nurses Conference Committee
The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training announced the selection of Dr. Abdullah Hassan as its representative on the scientific committee for the 2027 International Council of Nurses Congress in Taiwan.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training announced that the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has selected one of the Authority’s academics as its representative on the scientific committee for the Council’s upcoming conference, reflecting the standing of Kuwaiti academic expertise and its presence at international scientific forums.
In a statement, the Authority said that Dr. Abdullah Hassan’s appointment to the committee, alongside a select group of nursing leaders and experts from various countries around the world, constitutes a new academic and professional achievement added to the Authority’s record of accomplishments, particularly those of the College of Nursing.
The Authority noted that it will participate in the ICN Congress 2027, scheduled to be held in the Republic of Taiwan in July next year under the theme “Empowering Nurses: New Horizons Transforming Nursing Care and Public Health.”
It added that the conference’s scientific committee plays a pivotal role in preparing and developing scientific content, identifying topics that align with the latest global developments in nursing, as well as evaluating and selecting speakers and scientific posters, and contributing to initiatives that enrich participants’ experiences and enhance the benefits derived from the conference activities.
The Authority viewed this selection as an opportunity to strengthen scientific cooperation and exchange expertise with a global elite of specialists, develop research partnerships and joint initiatives that contribute to advancing nursing practices and developing health policies, and support evidence-based research and practices that enhance the quality of nursing care at both the local and international levels.
According to the statement, Dr. Abdullah Hassan is an academic and researcher specializing in community health nursing and public health. His research focuses on non-communicable chronic diseases among adolescents and youth, methods for early detection, and reducing the risk of contracting these diseases, thereby contributing to enhanced prevention and improved healthcare for this demographic.
The duties of a scientific committee member include reviewing and evaluating scientific posters, selecting and nominating speakers and experts, and contributing to the management and coordination of scientific sessions during International Council of Nurses conferences.
