Health Ministry: Expansion of Robotic and Specialized Surgeries and Establishment of Trauma Centers Across Facilities
The Minister of Health confirms the development of the healthcare system through robotic surgeries and trauma centers.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Al-Husawi, speaking on behalf of the conference patron, Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi, stated that the Ministry places great emphasis and support on specialized scientific conferences, viewing them as interactive platforms that bring together medical experts to exchange experiences and develop clinical and practical skills, ultimately leading to the formulation of realistic and actionable scientific recommendations that contribute to enhancing the quality of medical services in the country.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s continuous commitment to developing the healthcare system and keeping pace with the latest global medical advancements, particularly through expanding the implementation of robotic and specialized surgeries and establishing specialized trauma centers across various health facilities in the country. He clarified that the concept of comprehensive and integrated care for accident victims begins at the moment of injury, proceeds through emergency, surgical, and intensive care units, and concludes with rehabilitation, recovery, and the return to normal life.
He stressed the importance of coordination and integration among various surgical specialties, such as general surgery, vascular surgery, and otolaryngology, to serve patient health and safety. He commended the outstanding outcomes and qualified national cadres among graduates of the Kuwaiti Board in Orthopedic Surgery, highlighting their vital role in the healthcare system, and extended congratulations to the doctors who recently passed the Board examinations, urging them to continue their dedication and commitment to serving the country and patients.
For his part, Dr. Ali Mirdashti, President of the Kuwait Orthopedic Surgery Association, emphasized the Association’s commitment to supporting continuing medical education and strengthening cooperation frameworks and knowledge exchange with various medical associations and societies locally and internationally, thereby contributing to the development of medical practices and enhancing the level of patient care in Kuwait.
He noted that the two-day conference serves as a specialized scientific platform bringing together a select group of medical experts to exchange knowledge and experiences and stay abreast of the latest clinical developments, with the aim of improving the efficiency of national cadres and enhancing the quality of services provided to accident victims and fracture patients.
Meanwhile, Conference Chairman Dr. Ali Bahman pointed out that holding the conference amid exceptional circumstances and rapid challenges underscores the importance of strengthening cooperation and integration among various medical specialties and unifying efforts to serve patients and Kuwait’s healthcare system.
He explained that the conference idea was launched to embody the principle of teamwork in treating injuries and fractures and to build an integrated system based on knowledge exchange and a spirit of collaboration, stressing that serving the nation is a shared responsibility that requires sincerity, diligence, and placing the patient’s interest above all else.
