Ministry of Health to Host 12 Internationally Experienced Doctors in November

AbdulKarim Al-Abdullah: The Ministry of Health announced the hosting of 12 physicians with global expertise in various highly specialized medical fields, as part of the “Visiting Physicians” program, during November and December 2026. This initiative is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop the level of healthcare services, leverage international medical expertise, and enhance the exchange of knowledge and experience with national medical staff.

The ministry clarified that the visiting physicians represent several countries, including Canada, the United States of America, Spain, Egypt, India, France, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. They will provide their medical services at a number of hospitals and specialized centers affiliated with the ministry.

The visits will cover specialties such as minimally invasive surgery, urological endoscopy, nasal and skull base surgery, complex and robotic hernia surgery, sleep surgery, otolaryngology, neurological movement disorders, neurosurgery via endoscopy, middle ear surgery and cochlear implantation, pediatric orthopedics, kidney transplantation, pediatric neurosurgery, and colorectal surgery.

The ministry indicated that the visiting physicians will begin their work at several healthcare facilities, including Al-Sabah Hospital, Jaber Hospital, Zain Hospital, Ibn Sina Hospital, Al-Razi Hospital, and Hamad Al-Eissa Hospital, according to the schedules set for each visit.

It emphasized that the “Visiting Physicians” program is part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance the quality of healthcare and provide advanced specialized medical services within Kuwait, thereby enabling the utilization of global expertise and developing the skills of national medical personnel.

The ministry invited those interested in viewing the list of visiting physicians and booking appointments in advance to use the “Salam” app or the unified government “Sahel” app.