Deputy Minister of Health Inspects Health Readiness at Kuwait International Airport and New Terminal
Inspection visit by the Deputy Minister of Health to Kuwait International Airport and coordination with Public Authority for Works to ensure health readiness.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
As part of the Ministry of Health’s follow-up on the readiness of health facilities and services at Kuwait International Airport, Deputy Minister Sheikh Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah conducted an inspection visit to the airport, accompanied by Assistant Deputy Minister for Public Health Affairs Dr. Al-Munther Al-Hasawi, to assess the level of health services, operational preparedness, and preventive measures.
The tour included the Airport Health Center and the health clinics in passenger terminals T1, T4, and T5. During the visit, the Deputy Minister reviewed the progress of work and the medical and preventive services provided to travelers and staff, as well as the medical equipment, health personnel, and readiness to handle medical and emergency cases, ensuring continuous 24/7 service delivery.
He also reviewed thermal surveillance systems and health procedures implemented to monitor infectious diseases and manage suspected cases, alongside health preparations related to the operation of the new passenger terminal T2.
In this context, the Deputy Minister of Health held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Public Works Eng. Kifaya Al-Najdi at Terminal T2, attended by Assistant Deputy Minister for Public Health Affairs Dr. Al-Munther Al-Hasawi, Director General of the General Administration of Construction and Major Projects Eng. Duha Al-Dahi, and several officials and specialists from both ministries. The meeting reviewed the medical and technical preparations of health facilities, discussed operational requirements, health surveillance systems, preventive measures, and mechanisms for handling emergencies and infectious diseases.
The visit also included a tour of health clinics in the arrivals and departures halls, the main clinic, and quarantine facilities, to assess their readiness and discuss observations and requirements needed to complete preparations.
This follow-up effort, coordinated with the Ministry of Public Works, is part of the Ministry of Health’s initiatives to enhance health readiness at border crossings, improve emergency response efficiency, and ensure the provision of comprehensive medical and preventive services that contribute to protecting the health of travelers and staff.
