Fourth Conference of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Association Kicks Off on the 12th
Dr. Hiba Al-Farhan announces the fourth conference of the Kuwaiti Association and the first Gulf Federation for Gastrointestinal Diseases, with experts from 9 countries participating.
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 Congress of the Kuwait Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the First Gulf Congress 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 media statement, Dr. Al-Farhan said the congress serves as an important scientific and medical platform to discuss the latest developments and treatment approaches for various gastrointestinal and liver diseases, with a focus on health challenges specific to the Arabian Gulf region, alongside showcasing global advances in diagnosis and treatment.
She explained that the congress 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, noting that this participation underscores the congress’s importance in fostering scientific communication between Gulf and international expertise.
She added that the scientific program includes four specialized workshops scheduled for November 12, preceding the main congress sessions on November 13 and 14. The workshops will cover liver diseases, 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 noted that the congress 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.
