Fourth Conference of the Kuwaiti Association for Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kicks Off on the 12th Under the Patronage of the Health Minister
The Fourth Conference of the Kuwaiti Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Physicians and the First Gulf Congress on Gastrointestinal Diseases begins, featuring experts from nine countries under the patronage of the Health Minister.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
AbdulKarim Al-Abdullah
Dr. Hiba Al-Farhan, President of the Kuwait Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, announced the launch of the Fourth Conference of the Kuwait Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the First Gulf Gathering on Gastrointestinal Diseases, to be held from November 12 to 14 under the patronage of Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi. The event is organized by the Kuwait Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in collaboration with gastroenterology societies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and features participation by a select group of experts, consultants, and specialists from around the world.
In a press statement, Dr. Al-Farhan said the conference serves as an important scientific and medical platform to discuss the latest developments and treatment methods for various gastrointestinal and liver diseases, with a focus on health challenges specific to the Arab Gulf region, alongside showcasing global advancements in diagnosis and treatment.
She explained that the conference aims to strengthen scientific and medical cooperation among specialized Gulf societies, facilitate the exchange of expertise and experiences among physicians and consultants, and provide insights into the latest research and medical practices, thereby contributing to the improvement of healthcare services for patients and enhancing the competence of medical and nursing staff.
Dr. Al-Farhan revealed that experts and specialists from nine countries will participate, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Egypt. She noted that this participation underscores the conference’s importance in fostering scientific communication between Gulf and international experts.
She added that the scientific program includes four specialized workshops scheduled for November 12, preceding the main conference sessions on November 13 and 14. The workshops will cover liver diseases and scientific research related to gastrointestinal disorders, a specialized workshop for nursing staff aimed at developing their skills and expertise in managing inflammatory bowel disease and interventional endoscopy, and a fourth workshop addressing gastrointestinal motility disorders and their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
She further indicated that the conference will feature lectures and scientific sessions discussing recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver diseases, the latest therapeutic methods and medical technologies, as well as the exchange of experiences regarding clinical cases and challenges faced by physicians in their daily practice.
